Havaldar Varinder Singh from the Sikh Regiment of the Indian Army developed a 'Multipurpose Octocopter' which can not only undertake surveillance operations but can also be used for other tasks like logistics operations, dropping grenades, aerial engagement of targets by firing weapons like
President Droupadi Murmu has awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal to Havildar Varinder Singh of the Sikh Regiment in the Indian Army for his development of a 'Multipurpose Octocopter', an official said.