Day: January 2, 2025

DROPS WHICH MADE A DIFFERENCE

DROPS WHICH MADE A DIFFERENCE

“The formation of six Pakistani aircraft, two Mirage Vs (reconnaissance version) and four MIG-19s as escort was spotted first by
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ONE BIRD THAT NEVER RETURNED

ONE BIRD THAT NEVER RETURNED

The Antonov An-12 aircraft were inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 1961. These four-engine turboprop aircraft proved to
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VIGNETTES FROM THE SIACHEN BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS

VIGNETTES FROM THE SIACHEN BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS

The intensity of operations in Siachen reduced in the 90s, but Pakistan did make efforts occasionally to secure posts on
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COMMANDING THE SCOUTS COMPANY IN THE 60s

COMMANDING THE SCOUTS COMPANY IN THE 60s

IN THE VAST FROZEN NUBRA AND SHYOK FRONTIER This narrative is about the days just after the Sino-Indian War of
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MY DAYS IN SIACHEN WITH 5 KUMAON

MY DAYS IN SIACHEN WITH 5 KUMAON

A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE A deeply moving experience based on personal anecdotes of brothers in arms, brings to life
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OPERATION HONDA: CAPTURE OF ASHOK POST

OPERATION HONDA: CAPTURE OF ASHOK POST

In the mid-80s, after Operation Meghdoot commenced in Siachen Glacier, there were a number of small actions as India and
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BATTLE FOR BILAFOND LA – SEPTEMBER 1987

BATTLE FOR BILAFOND LA – SEPTEMBER 1987

There have been several small force level attacks on the Saltoro Range between the Indian and Pakistan Army in the
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ONTO THE SALTORO – SECURING DAS POST

ONTO THE SALTORO – SECURING DAS POST

The early days of OPERATION MEGHDOOT were extremely tough. Climbing up to the Saltoro Range and securing critical features called
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BATTLE OF POINT 5770

BATTLE OF POINT 5770

EVICTING PAKISTANI INTRUSION NEAR THE SOUTHERN GLACIER DURING THE KARGIL WARMost battles during the 1999 Kargil War were fought in
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OPERATION IBEX

OPERATION IBEX

It is a matter of great pride and honour for a soldier to serve in the challenging environment of Siachen
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