Jaibans Singh On 18 November 1962, a small, courageous group of Indian soldiers stood rock solid against an enemy far better equipped and in far greater numbers. 114 heroes out of the total strength of 120 deployed fell in the battle fighting to the last man and the last round and after afflicting huge casualties upon the enemy. This was the epic Battle of Rezang La and … [Read more...] about Rezang La war memorial: Testimony to the courage & grit of Indian Army
J&K: Running the last lap requires complete synergy of effort
Jaibans Singh The Tri-colour flying proudly in Lal Chowk in Srinagar, Kashmir and other places across the valley is a very joyful sight indeed. It brings about a feeling of relief at the prospect of the trouble torn region, at last, moving towards normality. While admitting that the desired end state is yet to be achieved, there is a fair degree of positivity among the … [Read more...] about J&K: Running the last lap requires complete synergy of effort
The heroes of Indo-Pakistan War, 1947-48
Jaibans Singh "We are heavily outnumbered... I shall not withdraw an inch but will fight to the last man." These historic words need to be indelibly etched in the memories of all Indians since they framed the destiny of the nation post-Independence. They were spoken by Major Somnath Sharma, Param Vir Chakra (PVC),Posthumous, on 3 November, 1947, when he, along with his … [Read more...] about The heroes of Indo-Pakistan War, 1947-48
Indo-Pakistan War, 1947-48: The history and its current ramifications
Jaibans Singh On October 27, 1947, the Indian Army landed in Srinagar airport and thus began what is historically referred to as the Indo-Pakistan War, 1947-48. The war witnessed many iconic battles over two campaigning seasons in areas ranging from Zoji La to the Kashmir valley, Poonch and Mendhar etc. The newly created state of Pakistan put in all the military might … [Read more...] about Indo-Pakistan War, 1947-48: The history and its current ramifications
J&K: TRF will not succeed in its reprehensible designs
Jaibans Singh The Resistance Front (TRF), is in the limelight for a spate of civilian killings in Jammu and Kashmir. Soon after a famous pharmacist of Kashmir, ML Bindroo and two teachers were shot dead in Srinagar, TRF released a statement saying that they had been killed by the group’s “Shaheed Gazi Squad.” The TRF also issued a threat that it would continue to “strike” … [Read more...] about J&K: TRF will not succeed in its reprehensible designs