[1] Malla was born in July 1913 at Doiwala near Dehradun, into a Thakuri family of Indian Gorkhas.

His patriotism brought him close to the Indian National Army of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

His skills and devotion to duty elevated him to the rank of Major and he was asked to work in INA intelligence.

[3]To honour Malla, a statue donated by Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh, a national body of Indian Gorkhas, was unveiled at the Parliament House Complex by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in 2004.

Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee and other dignitaries were present.