Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Monday congratulated Lt Watandeep Singh Sindhu, a Punjab Cadet, on winning the ‘Sword of Honour’ at the Indian Military Academy. “A proud moment for Punjab...Lt Watandeep Singh Sidhu bagged the Sword of Honour for the Autumn Term during the recent Passing Out Parade at IMA, Dehradun. This is the 3rd time Punjab Cadets have won the prestigious Sword of Honour this year. We are all proud of you! (sic)” Capt Amarinder tweeted.
The Sword of Honour for the Autumn Term, 2020, was awarded to Lt Watandeep Singh Sidhu during the Passing out Parade (PoP) held at the IMA Dehradun on Saturday. This marks the third time a cadet from Punjab received this honour.
Sidhu, who hails from Threeke near Ludhiana, also held the rank of Academy Cadet Adjutant in the final term at IMA. Not only this, he has been the best student in physical endurance, PT and tactical ability as well.
Sidhu is an alumnus of the Rashtriya Indian Military College and later joined the National Defence Academy, Kharakvasla, in 2016 reportedly. He joined IMA in 2019.
Another cadet from Punjab, Lt Harpreet Singh, was awarded the Sword of Honour at the Officers Training Academy, Chennai, in March this year. Hailing from Ropar, Singh was commissioned into the Scinde Horse, an elite cavalry regiment.