Chamandeep, whose father was with the Indian Army, was born in Punjab and attended a military school in India for 12 years.
Kolkata: Featuring of a Sikh soldier on the homepage of the British Army website has gladdened Sikhs, many of whom are posting the link on their Facebook pages.
“The Sikhs, wherever they go, leave a mark by their good work. Chamandeep’s story also shows how versatile the community members are,” said Jagmohan Singh Gill, Punjabi Sahitya Sabha chief.
“Sikhs have been an integral part of the British Army. It is good to see the story of a Sikh soldier on the British Army homepage,” said Bhupinder Singh Bashar, a poet. — TNS