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The enemies are only 50 yards from us. We are heavily outnumbered. We are under devastating fire. I shall not withdraw an inch but will fight to our last man and our last round.
— Major Somanth Sharma, Battle of Badgam, 1947
Today's the Jayanti of First Paramaveera Chakra
— Major Somanth Sharma, Battle of Badgam, 1947
Today's the Jayanti of First Paramaveera Chakra
Recipient Major Somanath Sharma.
On October 22, 1947 Pakistan Invaded Bharat and Bharatiya Military was deployed by October 25th
On 3 November, a batch of three companies was deployed to the Badgam area on patrol duties. Their objective was to check the infiltrators moving
On October 22, 1947 Pakistan Invaded Bharat and Bharatiya Military was deployed by October 25th
On 3 November, a batch of three companies was deployed to the Badgam area on patrol duties. Their objective was to check the infiltrators moving
toward Srinagar from the north. As there was no enemy movement, two of the three deployed companies returned to Srinagar at 2:00 pm. However, Sharma's D Company, was ordered to stay in position until 3:00 pm.
The M's Showed Their True Colours Then...
The M's Showed Their True Colours Then...
