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Visuals of Major General Sagat Singh from Natu La, Sikkim, 1967.

Visuals of Major General Sagat Singh from Natu La, Sikkim, 1967.

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DG-ISPR Statement

DG-ISPR Statement

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Let's remember Colonel Hoshiar Singh, PVC of 3 Grenadiers on his birth anniversary today. Colonel Hoshiar Singh as a company commander in Basantar in 1971 war showed conspicuous bravery against the enemy and received the Paramvir Chakra.

Let's remember Colonel Hoshiar Singh, PVC of 3 Grenadiers on his birth anniversary today. Colonel Hoshiar Singh as a company commander in Basantar in 1971 war showed conspicuous bravery against the enemy and received the Paramvir Chakra.

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When General Niazi met General Sagat... Via: Shubham Sharma 🪖🇮🇳⚔️🇮🇳🪖

When General Niazi met General Sagat... Via: Shubham Sharma 🪖🇮🇳⚔️🇮🇳🪖

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Paltan Ko Darza Aur Upar Ho! I feel very sad to inform you all that Lt Col KB Joshi ex CO 7/11 Gorkha Rifles breathed his last today, he was 100 years old. He played a major role in recapturing our posts in Cho La complex during the 1967 skirmishes with the Chinese in Sikkim.

Paltan Ko Darza Aur Upar Ho! I feel very sad to inform you all that Lt Col KB Joshi ex CO 7/11 Gorkha Rifles breathed his last today, he was 100 years old. He played a major role in recapturing our posts in Cho La complex during the 1967 skirmishes with the Chinese in Sikkim.

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•I Cheated Death• Let us remember Lt Col Dhan Singh Thapa, PVC on his 97th birth anniversary. "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." Mr. PS Thapa and Smt Draupadi Thapa welcomed Dhan Singh Thapa into the world on April 28, 1928 in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Manu, Bikram, and Kishan Thapa were his three brothers. Shakuntala Thapa was the name of his only sister. He participated in athletic activities frequently while attending Gorkha School in Shimla to study. Thapa excelled at football. He was given a choice to enlist in the army or the police. He made the decision to enlist in the Army. After graduating from Officers Training School, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant into the 1st Battalion of the 8 Gorkha Rifles on August 28, 1949, and received his first posting with the unit in Ferozpur. He fought in Nagaland's counter-terrorism campaign as a Captain prior to the 1962 war, and he was adjutant of the 10th Battalion of the Assam Rifles from December 1959 to September 1962. (1/n)

•I Cheated Death• Let us remember Lt Col Dhan Singh Thapa, PVC on his 97th birth anniversary. "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." Mr. PS Thapa and Smt Draupadi Thapa welcomed Dhan Singh Thapa into the world on April 28, 1928 in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Manu, Bikram, and Kishan Thapa were his three brothers. Shakuntala Thapa was the name of his only sister. He participated in athletic activities frequently while attending Gorkha School in Shimla to study. Thapa excelled at football. He was given a choice to enlist in the army or the police. He made the decision to enlist in the Army. After graduating from Officers Training School, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant into the 1st Battalion of the 8 Gorkha Rifles on August 28, 1949, and received his first posting with the unit in Ferozpur. He fought in Nagaland's counter-terrorism campaign as a Captain prior to the 1962 war, and he was adjutant of the 10th Battalion of the Assam Rifles from December 1959 to September 1962. (1/n)

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The Sagat Saga: The General Who Knew No Defeat | Trailer The story of one of the finest field commanders the Indian Army ever produced. A General who led operations against the Portuguese, the Chinese and the Pakistanis, he who remained victorious ever!

The Sagat Saga: The General Who Knew No Defeat | Trailer The story of one of the finest field commanders the Indian Army ever produced. A General who led operations against the Portuguese, the Chinese and the Pakistanis, he who remained victorious ever!

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The Indian army had a magnificent feat of arms against Pakistani aggression of 1965, this clip helps us witness what happened 60 years ago.

The Indian army had a magnificent feat of arms against Pakistani aggression of 1965, this clip helps us witness what happened 60 years ago.

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When Lt Col (later Brig) Shridhar Man Singh, VrC, CO 13 Field Regiment ordered to arrest the Defence Minister YB Chavan in Ladakh, his then Adjutant Lt Col Walter D'souza tells the story...

When Lt Col (later Brig) Shridhar Man Singh, VrC, CO 13 Field Regiment ordered to arrest the Defence Minister YB Chavan in Ladakh, his then Adjutant Lt Col Walter D'souza tells the story...

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On this day in 1963, an event took place, which never happened in history & may never happen in future, thousands of people gathered in Jodhpur to bid adieu to Major Shaitan Singh, PVC. 1 SIKH organised the cremation ceremony & JAKRIF band played the last post in the ceremony.

On this day in 1963, an event took place, which never happened in history & may never happen in future, thousands of people gathered in Jodhpur to bid adieu to Major Shaitan Singh, PVC. 1 SIKH organised the cremation ceremony & JAKRIF band played the last post in the ceremony.

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A rare video of Lt Col Megh Singh, VrC, the founding father of Meghdoot Force and the Indian Special Forces. As a Major he was denied promotion, so he chose to leave the Army but came the 1965 War and he volunteered to raise a special force 'Meghdoot' and raided deep inside Pakistan. He was shot in his thigh during the action and was admitted to a military hospital, where Lt Gen Kashmir Singh Katoch, promoted him to the rank of Lt Col and presented him with the well deserved Vir Chakra. Lt Col Megh Singh also raised the Commando unit of the BSF and retired as a DIG. He passed away in 2010.

A rare video of Lt Col Megh Singh, VrC, the founding father of Meghdoot Force and the Indian Special Forces. As a Major he was denied promotion, so he chose to leave the Army but came the 1965 War and he volunteered to raise a special force 'Meghdoot' and raided deep inside Pakistan. He was shot in his thigh during the action and was admitted to a military hospital, where Lt Gen Kashmir Singh Katoch, promoted him to the rank of Lt Col and presented him with the well deserved Vir Chakra. Lt Col Megh Singh also raised the Commando unit of the BSF and retired as a DIG. He passed away in 2010.

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A video of ashes of Subedar Joginder Singh, PVC 1 SIKH being handed over to his family. Subedar Joginder Singh, PVC, known for his exceptional bravery during the 1962 War. Born on September 26, 1921, in the Moga district of Punjab, Singh joined the Sikh Regiment. On 23 October during the battle at Bum La in NEFA, where he displayed extraordinary heroism while defending his post against overwhelming Chinese forces. Despite being heavily outnumbered, he fought valiantly, inspiring his comrades. He was ultimately injured but continued to lead his men until he was critically wounded. He was taken as a POW and later died in captivity. His ashes were handed over to India in 1963. For his exceptional bravery and leadership, Joginder Singh was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra (PVC), India's highest military honor. His legacy lives on as a symbol of courage and sacrifice, and he is remembered as one of the nation's heroes.

A video of ashes of Subedar Joginder Singh, PVC 1 SIKH being handed over to his family. Subedar Joginder Singh, PVC, known for his exceptional bravery during the 1962 War. Born on September 26, 1921, in the Moga district of Punjab, Singh joined the Sikh Regiment. On 23 October during the battle at Bum La in NEFA, where he displayed extraordinary heroism while defending his post against overwhelming Chinese forces. Despite being heavily outnumbered, he fought valiantly, inspiring his comrades. He was ultimately injured but continued to lead his men until he was critically wounded. He was taken as a POW and later died in captivity. His ashes were handed over to India in 1963. For his exceptional bravery and leadership, Joginder Singh was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra (PVC), India's highest military honor. His legacy lives on as a symbol of courage and sacrifice, and he is remembered as one of the nation's heroes.

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“Sasure agar CO Sahab jakhmi ho gaya toh kya karoge? CO Sahab ko utha kar Dograi le jayenge, kyunki CO Sahab ka order saaf hai... Zinda ya Murda Dograi mein milna hai.” A rare footage of 3 JAT during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. Lt Col Desmond Hayde can be seen with COAS General JN Chaudhuri and Defence Minister YB Chavan.

“Sasure agar CO Sahab jakhmi ho gaya toh kya karoge? CO Sahab ko utha kar Dograi le jayenge, kyunki CO Sahab ka order saaf hai... Zinda ya Murda Dograi mein milna hai.” A rare footage of 3 JAT during the 1965 Indo-Pak War. Lt Col Desmond Hayde can be seen with COAS General JN Chaudhuri and Defence Minister YB Chavan.

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Let's remember the sole Paramvir Chakra recipient of the Indian Air Force, Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, PVC on his birth anniversary.

Let's remember the sole Paramvir Chakra recipient of the Indian Air Force, Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, PVC on his birth anniversary.

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Subedar Surajbhan Singh, who was a young Sepoy posted in DBO with the Charlie Company of 5 JAT during the 1962 war recalls what supplies and clothing they had before and during the war.

Subedar Surajbhan Singh, who was a young Sepoy posted in DBO with the Charlie Company of 5 JAT during the 1962 war recalls what supplies and clothing they had before and during the war.

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On the 63rd anniversary of the Battle of Rezang La, 81 years old son of Major Shaitan Singh, PVC Shri Narpat Singh laid wreath on the statue of his father in a military ceremony in Jodhpur.

On the 63rd anniversary of the Battle of Rezang La, 81 years old son of Major Shaitan Singh, PVC Shri Narpat Singh laid wreath on the statue of his father in a military ceremony in Jodhpur.

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19 September 1965, when a Pakistan Air Force aircraft shot down an Indian civil aircraft carrying Gujarat's Chief Minister Balwant Rai Mehta. The Indian aircraft was flown by a former IAF Sqn Ldr Jahangir Engineer and was shot down by a PAF pilot named Qais Hussain, who in 2011 apologised to the daughter of Sqn Ldr Jahangir Engineer.

19 September 1965, when a Pakistan Air Force aircraft shot down an Indian civil aircraft carrying Gujarat's Chief Minister Balwant Rai Mehta. The Indian aircraft was flown by a former IAF Sqn Ldr Jahangir Engineer and was shot down by a PAF pilot named Qais Hussain, who in 2011 apologised to the daughter of Sqn Ldr Jahangir Engineer.

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High Plateau, Walong where the Delta Company of 4 SIKH fought under Lt Yog Raj 'Joe' Palta, VrC (P) in the 1962 War.

High Plateau, Walong where the Delta Company of 4 SIKH fought under Lt Yog Raj 'Joe' Palta, VrC (P) in the 1962 War.

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In Nyoma, Ladakh, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is set to build India's highest fighter airfield. I have the good fortune to document, a nonagenarian Sapper Lt Gen Ashok Joshi who served as the 2-IC of 20 Field Company in Fukche in 1961. He was given special orders to survey Nyoma for the fighter airfield, which he accomplished. Now, 63 years later, a fighter airfield is being established!

In Nyoma, Ladakh, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is set to build India's highest fighter airfield. I have the good fortune to document, a nonagenarian Sapper Lt Gen Ashok Joshi who served as the 2-IC of 20 Field Company in Fukche in 1961. He was given special orders to survey Nyoma for the fighter airfield, which he accomplished. Now, 63 years later, a fighter airfield is being established!

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Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri

Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri

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The first landing at Chushul, 29 August 1952. PM Nehru was among the first people to land at Chushul. Chushul was the highest airfield in the world at the time. On 22 June 1952, 19 Infantry Division began work on the 3500-yard long airstrip, which was selected by Brig Bagh Singh.

The first landing at Chushul, 29 August 1952. PM Nehru was among the first people to land at Chushul. Chushul was the highest airfield in the world at the time. On 22 June 1952, 19 Infantry Division began work on the 3500-yard long airstrip, which was selected by Brig Bagh Singh.

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"And how can man die better, than facing fearful odds, for the ashes of his fathers, and the temples of his Gods?" The complete video of last rites of Major Shaitan Singh, PVC. At last, have a glance at the sheer amount of individuals that attended the cremation. Such were the heroic deeds of this courageous soldier that people travelled hundreds of kilometers just to have a glimpse of his mortal remains.

"And how can man die better, than facing fearful odds, for the ashes of his fathers, and the temples of his Gods?" The complete video of last rites of Major Shaitan Singh, PVC. At last, have a glance at the sheer amount of individuals that attended the cremation. Such were the heroic deeds of this courageous soldier that people travelled hundreds of kilometers just to have a glimpse of his mortal remains.

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A must watch! The video which takes you to the Uri-Poonch link up in 1965 and the end of the clip is a treat for eyes, the tricolour at Haji Pir. Major Ranjit Singh Dayal, MVC (later Lt Gen) can be seen in the video.

A must watch! The video which takes you to the Uri-Poonch link up in 1965 and the end of the clip is a treat for eyes, the tricolour at Haji Pir. Major Ranjit Singh Dayal, MVC (later Lt Gen) can be seen in the video.

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Lt Col Desmond Hayde 'the Bawra Jat' and his valiant troops of 3 JAT who captured Dograi sixty years back in 1965. "ससुरे अगर सीओ साहब ज़ख्मी हो गया तो क्या करोगे. सिपाही ने जवाब दिया, सीओ साहब को उठा कर डोगरई ले जाएंगे, क्यों कि सीओ साहब के ऑर्डर साफ़ हैं... ज़िदा या मुर्दा डोगरई में मिलना है।"

Lt Col Desmond Hayde 'the Bawra Jat' and his valiant troops of 3 JAT who captured Dograi sixty years back in 1965. "ससुरे अगर सीओ साहब ज़ख्मी हो गया तो क्या करोगे. सिपाही ने जवाब दिया, सीओ साहब को उठा कर डोगरई ले जाएंगे, क्यों कि सीओ साहब के ऑर्डर साफ़ हैं... ज़िदा या मुर्दा डोगरई में मिलना है।"

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"गढ़ तो चित्तौड़गढ़ बाकी सब गढ़ैया"

"गढ़ तो चित्तौड़गढ़ बाकी सब गढ़ैया"

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The capture of Barkee, Distt Lahore, Pakistan in 1965.

The capture of Barkee, Distt Lahore, Pakistan in 1965.

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