Abdul Hamid’s Heroic Deeds Remembered on 1 July 2024

Abdul Hamid, a Company Quartermaster Havildar in the Indian Army, was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra for his gallantry in the 1965 war. According to official records, he single‑handedly destroyed multiple Pakistani tanks, turning the tide of battle in the sector he defended. His extraordinary courage and steadfast loyalty to the nation have been chronicled in army archives as a defining moment of bravery that remains etched in gold letters. The anniversary serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers who protect India’s borders.