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Naik Jadunath Singh

 Naik Jadunath Singh: The Param Vir Chakra Hero Who Defended Naushahra Naik Jadunath Singh, born on November 21, 1916, in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, was an extraordinary soldier of the 1 Rajput Regiment in the Indian Army. His unmatched bravery and sacrifice during the Indo-Pak War of 1947-48 in the Battle of Tain Dhar (Naushahra sector, Jammu & Kashmir) made him one of India's greatest war heroes. His fearless stand against repeated Pakistani raider attacks earned him the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest wartime gallantry award, posthumously. The Battle of Tain Dhar: Defending Naushahra Against All Odds During the Jammu & Kashmir operations in 1947, Pakistani raiders captured Jhangar on December 24, gaining a strategic advantage in the Naushahra sector. Anticipating an attack, Brigadier Usman of the 50 Para Brigade reinforced key defensive positions, including Tain Dhar, a crucial entry point. On February 6, 1948, at 0640 hours, the enemy launched a massive attack, ...