Historic Patton Tank Relocated Back to Bharat Nagar Chowk in Ludhiana
₹2.5 lakh spent on relocating Patton tank to Bharat Nagar Chowk: Ludhiana MC
Hindustan Times
Image: Hindustan Times
The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation spent ₹2.5 lakh (approximately $3,000 USD) to relocate a historic Patton tank back to Bharat Nagar Chowk from the Rose Garden, covering a distance of 2.8 km. The move honors Major Bhupinder Singh, a war hero from the 1965 Indo-Pak war, following community demands for the restoration of the war memorial.
- 01The relocation cost ₹2.5 lakh (approximately $3,000 USD) for a distance of 2.8 km.
- 02The operation took four hours and involved three cranes and a trailer.
- 03The Municipal Corporation allocated a total of ₹14.86 lakh (approximately $17,800 USD) for the entire project.
- 04Major Bhupinder Singh, a local hero, was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his bravery during the 1965 war.
- 05The relocation responds to community demands to restore the war memorial after decades.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (MC) has successfully relocated a historic Patton tank back to Bharat Nagar Chowk, spending ₹2.5 lakh (approximately $3,000 USD) for the 2.8 km journey from the Rose Garden. The tank, captured during the 1965 Indo-Pak war by Major Bhupinder Singh, was reinstated to its original location after nearly three decades. The operation, which took four hours, utilized three cranes and a trailer. The MC has allocated a total of ₹14.86 lakh (around $17,800 USD) for the entire project, which includes tiling and the development of the memorial site. This restoration follows persistent demands from local residents and the Public Action Committee (PAC), who sought to maintain the integrity of the war memorial amid other developments. Major Bhupinder Singh, who hailed from Harnampura village in Ludhiana, was recognized with the Maha Vir Chakra for his valor during the conflict. The chowk has recently been adopted for maintenance by Hero Cycles.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The restoration of the Patton tank enhances local heritage and honors the contributions of war heroes, fostering community pride.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you support the restoration of war memorials in your community?
Connecting to poll...
More about Ludhiana Municipal Corporation
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.







