 The parachute brigade led by him played a prominent part in liberation of Goa, and his men were the first to enter Panjim on 19 December 1961.As a Major General, he was the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 17 Mountain Division and later a communication zone.While he was the GOC of the mountain division, the Nathu La and Cho La clashes took place, where 17 Mountain Division achieved "decisive tactical advantage" and defeated the Chinese forces in these clashes.