Megh Singh

Later Megh Singh joined Border Security Force and raised its commando Battalion(the 18th Battalion) and retired from the rank of Deputy Inspector General.

He was awarded a Vir Chakra for his bravery in battle. His Vir Chakra Citation reads as under Citation: Lieutenant Colonel Megh Singh, then a Major, with a Brigade in Jammu and Kashmir, successfully conducted three important raids into enemy territory from 1 to 11 September 1965. On 2 September, his force blew up a big culvert on the Kotli Bandigopalpur road, disrupting the enemy's line of communication inside their territory. On 6 September, his column captured two important picquets, Neja Pir and Ari Dhok. Again on 10 September, his column went two miles deep into enemy territory and effected the Uri-Poonch link-up at Kahuta in spite of heavy enemy fire. In all these actions, by his exemplary courage and initiative, Lieutenant Colonel Megh Singh inspired confidence in the volunteers under him, causing confusion and casualties in enemy camps and facilitating the success of the brigade's operational plan.

Lt Col Megh Singh (born 1 March 1924 - Jan 2010), is an Indian military officer. Hailing from Rajasthan, from a Rathore Rajput family India, he joined the Patiala State forces and then taken into the 3 Guards(1 Raj Rif). Lt.Col.Megh Singh (also) Maj.Megh Singh is known as a person who created the Special forces in India.