The Battle of Haji Pir
In August 1965, around 30,000 Pakistani infiltrators crossed the Cease-Fire Line in Kashmir and began attacking civilians and army personnel. Code-named 'Operation Gibraltar', this assault involved a mix of trained militia, mercenaries and Pakistan Army personnel.
Amid the devastation, Indian forces, led by Major Ranjit Singh Dyal and his 1 Para Battalion, retaliated by advancing into Pakistani territory and ultimately capturing the strategic Haji Pir Pass. However, the triumph was short-lived, as the pass was returned under the Tashkent Agreement between Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri and President (Field Marshal) Mohammed Ayub Khan. This was a bitter pill for the soldiers who had fought tirelessly. This book chronicles their courage and sacrifice, offering a poignant glimpse into the lives of those who won the Haji Pir Pass.
| Brand | Penguin |
| ISBN/SKU | 9780143469254 |
| Imprint | Penguin |
| Language | English |
| Format | Paperback |
| Pages | 257 |
| Year of Pub. | 2024 |
