Commander Sukhdip Singh Kahlon (retd), a 1971 war veteran and gallantry awardee naval pilot from Qadian in Gurdaspur, passed away on Monday. He was the younger brother of Brigadier K S Kahlon (retd), military veteran and president of All India Defence Brotherhood Punjab. Commissioned in the Indian Navy in 1967 as a pilot, Sukhdip held […]

Commander Sukhdip Singh Kahlon (retd), a 1971 war veteran and gallantry awardee naval pilot from Qadian in Gurdaspur, passed away on Monday. He was the younger brother of Brigadier K S Kahlon (retd), military veteran and president of All India Defence Brotherhood Punjab. Commissioned in the Indian Navy in 1967 as a pilot, Sukhdip held various prestigious command, staff and instructional appointments. Commander Kahlon, 70, had also undergone advanced training at Russia in high-tech combat helicopters. He had also served as the station commander Andaman & Nicobar Island. Brigadier Kahlon informed that his brother was settled in Noida after retirement. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

~ Source: TOI