Ranjit Singh Dyal
Ranjit Singh Dyal | |
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| Born | 15 November 1928 Teokar, Punjab, British India (Now in Haryana.) |
| Died | 29 January 2012 (aged 83) Panchkula, Haryana, India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch | Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1946 – 1988 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | 1 Para (Special Forces) |
| Commands | Southern Command 1 Para (Special Forces) |
| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Maha Vir Chakra |
| Spouse(s) | Barinder K. Dyal |
| Children | Parveen K. Dyal (daughter) |
| Other work | Governor of Puducherry (1988–1990) and the Andaman & Nicobar (1990–1993) |
Lieutenant General Ranjit Singh Dyal, PVSM MVC (15 November 1928 – 29 January 2012) was an Indian Army general and an administrator. As a soldier, Ranjit Singh led the capture of the Haji Pir pass by the Indian army during the 1965 war with Pakistan. He also drew up the plans for Operation Blue Star, and served as the General-Officer-Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Command. Later, he served as Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.