Lallu Singh was born in 1919 under Tehsil Nagar of District Bharatpur, Rajasthan, and emerged as a prominent figure in India's struggle for independence. Born to Narain Singh, he grew up in a farming household deeply rooted in the soil of Rajasthan. Enlisting in the British Indian Army on 30 April 1937, he found himself plunged into the chaos of the Second World War, serving on the tumultuous fronts of Burma and Japan.
However, fate had a different plan for Lallu Singh. Captured by the Japanese after the British army's defeat, he endured imprisonment until his release by the Japanese upon the formation of the Indian National Army (INA). It was during this time that he found inspiration in the impassioned speeches of Subhas Chandra Bose, compelling him to join the ranks of the Azad Hind Fauj in 1942.
Lallu Singh's journey with the INA took him across the battlefields of Malaysia, Kohima, and Singapore, where he fought with unwavering determination against the British colonial rule. His memory echoed with the resounding call of Netaji Bose, urging Indians to rise against oppression like lions.
After eight years and eleven months of dedicated service, Lallu Singh bid farewell to the army, marked by an honourable discharge on 4 April 1946. Returning home, he embarked on a new chapter of his life, entering into matrimony with Ram Payari.
With India's independence, Lallu Singh's sacrifices and contributions to the freedom movement were duly recognized. On 15 August 1972, he was bestowed with the prestigious Tamrapatra by the former Prime Minister of India, a testament to his valour and commitment. Further accolades followed as the Government of Rajasthan honoured him with another Tamrapatra on 2 October 1987.
Lallu Singh passed away in 2000.
Tamra Patra awarded by the Government of Rajasthan on 2 October 1987.
Tamra Patra was awarded by the Government of India in 1972.
Source: Pankaj Kumar, Contributor for CCRT.