Bhairon Singh, hero of Longewala battle during 1971 India-Pak war, passes away

Naik (Retd) Bhairon Singh, the hero of the Longewala battle during the 1971 India-Pakistan war, passed away at the age of 81 in Jodhpur on Monday. "Naik (Retd) Bhairon Singh Ji will be remembered for his service to our nation. He showed great courage at a crucial point in our nation's history," PM Narendra Modi tweeted.