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Defence
Minister Rajnath Singh Highlights Soldier Harbhajan Singh’s Memorial in East Sikkim
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 08:19 AM
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During his visit to Sikkim, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh drew attention to the memorial of Havildar Harbhajan Singh of the 23rd Punjab Regiment, located at 13,123 feet in east Sikkim.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Sikkim this week and used the occasion to spotlight a remote high‑altitude war memorial. The site commemorates Havildar Harbhajan Singh, a soldier of the 23rd Battalion of the Punjab Regiment who was posted to the eastern sector of the state.
Harbhajan Singh’s memorial stands at an elevation of 13,123 feet, marking one of the highest military shrines in the country. The soldier served in the rugged terrain of east Sikkim, a region that remains strategically important along the Indo‑China frontier.
The minister’s visit underscored the armed forces’ enduring presence in the Himalayas and paid tribute to personnel who continue to guard the nation even after their sacrifice. The memorial, now receiving renewed attention, serves as a reminder of the dedication of soldiers stationed in remote mountain posts.
Harbhajan Singh’s memorial stands at an elevation of 13,123 feet, marking one of the highest military shrines in the country. The soldier served in the rugged terrain of east Sikkim, a region that remains strategically important along the Indo‑China frontier.
The minister’s visit underscored the armed forces’ enduring presence in the Himalayas and paid tribute to personnel who continue to guard the nation even after their sacrifice. The memorial, now receiving renewed attention, serves as a reminder of the dedication of soldiers stationed in remote mountain posts.