THE INDIAN ARMY : AN OCEAN OF INDIGENOUSITY , VALOUR AND BRAVERY

The Indian army also known as the Indian armed forces are special troops formulated for the protection of  a long international boundary. The Indian army has been ranked 4th in the world and are one of the strongest and the resilient armed forces in the world. This huge organization was articulated 1 April , 1985 and since then , they have been giving us moments which make us feel proud and honored for our country. They have , over the years have done extremely well and have contributed greatly in making India a tactical and a military superpower. Moreover, they hold the record of carrying out most number of successful operation in the world. Recruited with the best Indigenous weapons and artillery , they have the capacity to thump any army in the world and shouldn't be underestimated at all. They are one of the largest components of the India's defence trio and hence hold the supreme power to alter or take any decisions. They are a land based units which have been recruited in the different parts of our country , mainly in the areas of disputed land bases. The Indian army  has been operational since a very long time and at times , the have displayed some exemplary courage and huge sacrifices for the country. They are like the mountains , who guard this holy soil , richly sought with the red colour of their blood and hence prove their motto of "SERVICE BEFORE SELF " .

                             

                 The president of the India is the supreme commander of the Indian army and has the right to resolve any issues among them . The army cadets are lion hearted people and are ready to give up and sacrifice their life for the country.The soil of India has produced some gems of BHARAT MATA in the form of Indian army . They are omnipotent forces. Ranging from the towering Himalayas to the slopes of east , they stand there proudly guarding their pious nation with their heads soaring high . They are resolve and restraint which , they have proved right many a times during time of wars. The first war fought by the Indian army was in 1947 known as the first Indo - Pak war , in which India comprehensively thumped the Pakistan , pushing the Pakistani army back , way beyond borders of India. This war was fought over the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. It continued for two years , involving bitter disputes and riots , which took many innocent lives but the quick action of the Indian army helped to control the situation and the Pakistani army surrendered some terrorities which was a tactical win for India. the India army fought the "BATTLE OF PHILLORA" in which Indian and the pakistani army engaged in a heavy tank battle. This ferocious battle took place in the north western frontiers of punjab , in Sialkot where the Indian infantry unit led by Major Bhupinder Singh , raged beyod the LOC and destroyed pakistani M-48 Tanks. The regiment named as Hodson's horses , won this battle in which the braveheart Maj Bhupinder , a tank commander sacrificed his life. The Indian army captured phillora district in Punjab from the northern and western sides , helping them to pull back a major portion of India back in it's side. Due to the lack of globalistaion and digitalistaion , Rumours went out that The Indian infantry unit could not defeat the The pakistani tank consisting of M-48 tanks but ignoring this fact, The Indian infantry unit marched on. In a ferocious shelling , Major Bhupinder Singh , destroyed 6 to 10 tanks and thumped every enemy who came his way. The act of exemplary courage and bravery shown by The Major , gave him a godly figure in the army but later on succumbed to the injuries during the war.

                                                 

                Later on , In the year 1967 , The Indian army , won back areas of Rezang la and Nathu la from China , avenging their defeat of 1962 in a grand fashion. The Indian army including The Sikh light infantry , Rajputana rifles and the 2 grenadiers thrashed the Chinese army by a heavy but accurate firing across the borders. the Indian army comprehensively won this great battle and the hero of war Brigadier Rai Singh Yadav , sacrificed his life for the country. He was awarded with the MVC (Maha Vir Chakra) posthumously which is the second most decorated army award after the Param Vir Chakra. The whole battle field , after the war was filled with chants of "BHARAT MATA KI JAI" which was the sign the that unit had done a great job and they were feeling very proud. In 1971 , one of the fiercest battles was fought between India and Pakistan , wherein Indian army decisively emerged victorious compelling the Pakistani army to surrender the eastern frontiers of Pakistan . Maj brigadier Kuldeep Sing Chandpuri with his exemplary leadership and military skills choked the Pakistani army from all sides and he alone, blew away 5 pakistani tanks coming his way. He was awarded MVC and VSM ( Visisth Seva Medal) . This was India's greatest victory over Pakistan and is celebrated as Vijay Diwas.  The 1999 , also known as the Kargil War , was fought fiercely between the Indian and Pakistani army . This battle made innumerous records and gave this Indian motherland many brave sons. Indian army put up a show of exemplary bravery and excellent military skills and evasively won this battle capturing the high altitude areas of Dras and Kargil , which currently is the highest battlefield in the world. The Indian army , faced setbacks while Ascending the rough terrain of Kargil but heroic deeds of Captain Vikram batra and grenadier Yogendra sing yadav saved the Indian unit and all of them fought bravely. Between the heavy shelling and firing from Pakistani side, the Indian army answered them bravely and struck back with tanks as well as towed artilery. Captain Vikram Batra , sacrificed his life and showed up extreme military skills and valor during the tough times. He engaged in a non armed combat with the extremists and slayed two pakistani soldiers. He also saved his platoon which was on it's way to Dras. This were is his last words " I'll either come back after raising the Indian flag in victory or return wrapped in it. But I'll come back for sure." Captain Vikram , helped the Indian army to capture point 4875 , strategically important for India and put up a show of matchless courage and determination and fell into the hands of death , working beyond Call of duty. He was awarded with PVC ( PARAM VIR CHAKRA) India's highest military decoration which was received by his father. Grenadier Yogendra singh yadav , was a courageous lad. 

Yadav, enlisted with the 18 Grenadiers, and was part of the Ghatak Force commando platoon, tasked to capture three strategic bunkers on Tiger Hill in the early morning hours of 4 July 1999. The bunkers were situated at the top of a vertical, snow-covered, 1,000 ft (300 m) cliff face. Yadav volunteered to lead the assault, climbed the cliff face and installed ropes that would allow further assaults on the feature. Halfway up, machine gun and rocket fire came from an enemy bunker, killing the platoon commander and two others. In spite of being hit by multiple bullets in his groin and shoulder, Yadav climbed the remaining 60 feet (18 m) and reached the top. Though severely injured, he crawled to the first bunker and lobbed a grenade, killing four Pakistani soldiers and neutralizing enemy fire. This gave the rest of the platoon the opportunity to climb up the cliff face.

Yadav then charged the second bunker along with two of his fellow soldiers and engaged in hand-to-hand combat, killing four Pakistani soldiers. The platoon subsequently succeeded in capturing Tiger Hill. Though Yadav was hit by 14 bullets he played a major role in its capture.

The Param Vir Chakra was announced for Yadav posthumously, but it was soon discovered that he was recuperating in a hospital, and it was his namesake who had been slain in the mission. Subedar , Yadav had the determination to survive and hence was alive , though had been shot by 17 bullets. He , showed the he was a true patriot and in the name of the of the country , he thrashed 20 pakistani soldiers. He was a true and real hero

THE INDIAN ARMY , IS A UNIT OF WHICH EVERY INDIAN HAS PRIDE. THESE MEN CONTINUE TO INSPIRE MANY YOUNG LADS , WHO ONE DAY WILL COME HOME NOT ALONE BUT WITH THE SOIL , FOR WHICH THEY SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES , DRAPPED IN THE INDIAN FLAG. THESE MEN , GAVE EVERYTHING FOR THEIR COUNTRY BUT SOMETIMES , WE FORGET TO HONOUR THEIR COURAGE , VALOR AND EXTREME BRAVERY

BY THIS ARTICLE , I ACKNOWLEDGE AND PAY HOMAGE TO ALL THOSE LION HEARTED SONS OF THIS MOTHERLAND WHO GAVE UP THEIR LIVES AND SOWED THIS RICH SOIL WITH THEIR BLOOD. THE INDIAN ARMY , IS A HERO AND THEY WILL CONTINUE TO INSPIRE US. THERE SACRIFICE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN .......

JAI HIND ....

JAI BHARAT....

BHARAT MATA KI JAY......