Aboard the troopship MV Dilwara Indian soldiers of 2nd Battalion 1st Punjab Regiment prepare to lead the reoccupation of Singapore.

Troops seated on deck listening to a briefing from Lieutenant-Colonel Sarbjit Singh Kalha before the landing at Singapore. Close-up of Indian soldiers listening, with a good view of their 2nd Punjab Regiment cap badges. Panning shot shows men of the battalion. Men listening. Officers in discussion over map. A Royal Navy Loch Class frigate, HMS Loch Katrine (pennant number K625) steaming on Dilwara’s port side. Men at the bow of Loch Katrine, with a line. Loch Katrine steaming on Dilwara’s starboard side. Fine view of Loch Katrine. An official photographer takes a photo of Lieutenant-General Christison. Views of convoy. Lieutenant-Colonel Singh Kalha, now in full equipment, briefs his men before a scramble net drill. Views of the convoy. Bofors gun and crew aboard the Dilwara. View of another troopship with Bofors gun barrel across shot. Another officer looks out to sea. Christison climbs down to a launch from the Royal Navy heavy cruiser HMS Sussex. Launch motors away. Launch approaches HMS Sussex.

Notes

Lieutenant-Colonel Kalha was commander of 2nd Battalion 1st Punjab Regiment (2/1st Punjab), part of 123rd Brigade that lead 5th Indian Division's reoccupation. However, at least some of the troops he is seen addressing are from 2nd Punjab Regiment (probably 3rd Battalion). 2/1st Punjab was notable for its highly Indianised officer complement, with five of its thirteen officers being Indians, including both the commander and his second-in-command.