Inspiration behind Border movie, Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri passes away
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After battling with cancer, Decorated war veteran Brigadier Kuldip Singh, died today. He was 78. Known as a hero of famous Battle of Longewala, Kuldip, died at the Fortis Hospital in Mohali. He was a major in the Indian Army during the war of 1971 which saw India defeat Pak leading to liberation of Bangladesh. He was also awarded Maha Vir Chakra for his heroic stand-off which was portrayed by Sunny Deol in the movie Border.