Brig Sant Singh, MVC & bar(1921–2015), whom the freedom fighters in 1971 fondly called “Brigadier Babaji” because of his attire – typical Sikh turban and beard and affectionate attitude, was an officer in the Indian Army.

[2] Sant Singh was born in Jat family on 12 July 1921 in Panjgrain Kalan in Faridkot, Punjab.

He studied in Brijendra High School, Faridkot and RSD College, Ferozpur.

[3] He took over as the commander of the Sikh Light Infantry in 1964 and led the regiment to victory in the Battle of OP Hill in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.

He was promoted to acting brigadier and given command of an infantry brigade on 28 August 1969.