Hamirpur, April 28 -- Local guy, Air Commodore Bhupendra Singh Kanwar, of the Indian Air Force hailing from Doh village in Hamirpur district, has been promoted to the rank of Air Vice Marshal. The news has brought immense joy to the locals and the state.
Air Vice Marshal Bhupendra Singh Kanwar holds the distinction of being the first officer from Sainik School Sujanpur Tihra to attain the rank of Air Commodore, and subsequently, the first to reach the rank of Air Vice Marshal.
He assumed charge as the Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Personnel and Civilians) on April 13, 2026. Following approximately 34 years of distinguished and dedicated service, this achievement serves as a matter of pride not only for Hamirpur but for the entire state of...