Company Commander Dinesh Thakur retired after 33 years of service

Dinesh Thakur, a resident of Kadhiyar village in the Junga area, who was serving as a company commander in the 3rd Battalion of the Himachal Pradesh Home Guard, retired after nearly 33 years of service. Home Guard Commandant, Shimla, Kuldeep Kapil, organized a reception and farewell ceremony to mark his retirement. During the ceremony, officers and employees gave him a warm farewell, praising his remarkable contribution to the department, and wished him a healthy and happy future.
Dinesh Thakur began his service as a soldier in the Home Guard Department in 1993. Recognizing his efficiency, discipline, and dedication, he was assigned the responsibility of Section Officer in 1995. Subsequently, serving in various positions, he assumed the position of Company Commander in 2016, a position he held until October 2026.
During his long service, Dinesh Thakur played a key role in maintaining law and order at fairs, along with general duties, and assisting the police administration. He also performed his duties with dedication during the Corona pandemic and various disaster-related situations. He also served during the Ardh Kumbh held in Haridwar, Uttarakhand in 2003. Apart from this, he also contributed to the training of Home Guard Jawans by serving as an instructor at the Central Training Institute (CTI), Junga from 2005 to 2016. As per departmental requirement, he also took on the additional responsibility of Administrative Officer in the battalion.
For his outstanding service and dedication to the department, he was awarded the DG Disc on 6 December 2024. Impressed by his actions, Commandant Kuldeep Kapil also recommended him for the President’s Award.
At the farewell ceremony, Commandant Kuldeep Kapil said that Dinesh Thakur exemplified discipline, honesty, and dedication throughout his service. He commended his contributions to the department and wished him a bright future.
On this occasion, Dinesh Thakur expressed his gratitude to the departmental officers and employees. He said that his 33 years of experience in the Home Guard, the affection of his colleagues, and the memories of his service will remain invaluable treasures in his life.