Sagat Singh


Sagat Singh

Born(1919-07-14)14 July 1919
Kusumdesar, Bikaner state, Rajputana (present day: Kusumdesar, Churu, Rajasthan)
Died26 September 2001(2001-09-26) (aged 82)
New Delhi, India
Allegiance British India
 India
Service / branch British Indian Army
 Indian Army
Rank Lieutenant General
Unit3rd Gorkha Rifles
Commands
Battles / wars
Awards Padma Bhushan
Param Vishisht Seva Medal

Lieutenant General Sagat Singh, PVSM (14 July 1919 – 26 September 2001) was a General Officer in the Indian Army, notable for his participation in the liberation of Goa and later for his operational maneuver in crossing Meghna river and capturing Dhaka during Indo-Pakistani war of 1971. He held many commands and staff appointments throughout his career. He is regarded as one of the best Indian field Commanders to carry out operational maneuvers during any war.