Veer Abdul Hamid Biography ?

Veer Abdul Hamid was an Indian soldier who served in the Indian Army during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. He was born in 1935 in the village of Bhojla, in present-day Haryana, India. He was a member of the Border Security Force (BSF) and he is remembered for his valor and bravery during the war.

During the war, Hamid was a part of the BSF's Company D and was stationed at the border post of Longewala, in Rajasthan, India. On December 4, 1971, Pakistan launched a surprise attack on the Longewala post, with a large number of tanks and soldiers. Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, Hamid and his comrades fought bravely to defend the post and were able to hold off the Pakistani attack until Indian Air Force jets arrived to provide support.

Hamid's actions during the battle were considered to be instrumental in the Indian Army's victory at Longewala. He was injured in the battle and later died of his wounds.

Veer Abdul Hamid was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second-highest military decoration for valor, for his actions during the battle of Longewala. He is remembered as a hero and a symbol of courage and sacrifice in India, and his legacy continues to be celebrated.