Pakistan Army Gets its First Sikh Officer

October 28, 2007

Author: Staff Writer

Source: The Times of India

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/Pakistan/Pakistan_army_gets_its_first_Sikh_officer_Harcharan_Singh/articleshow/2497232.cms

One person stood out among the latest batch of smartly turned out cadets that graduated from the Pakistan Military Academy - the country's first Sikh army officer Harcharan Singh.

Singh, who was conspicuous due to his green turban and beard, marched in step with his fellow cadets before the army's vice chief, Lt Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kiyani, during the passing out parade on Saturday.

Once the official ceremony was over, the 21-year-old officer joined his relatives and friends from Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Guru Nanak, in a spirited 'bhangra' dance to the beat of drums.