BLACK DAY

On this day, Lashkars armed with axes, swords & guns backed by #Pakistan Army attacked Jammu & Kashmir. Unleashed atrocities on men, women and children. (2/n)

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24 Oct 1947
Sub Ram Saran Dass despite being wounded continued to provide effective fire support & saved his comrades during operations against #Pakinvaders in #Uri. Displayed #courage & #valour. Awarded #VirChakra. (3/n)

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The parks and the public open space of #Srinagar were filled with #women, who took military training & learned how to fire rifles. These were members of Kashmir’s Women Militia, raised in the face of #PakInvaders.(4/n)

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The message from #Kashmir was very clear “We will not join the atrocious invaders or #Pakistan but “fight against them till our last breath”. It was not only the men who stood against the #PakInvaders but also the young boys of Kashmir. (5/n)

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#PakInvaders entered #Baramulla and began soul-stirring atrocities. Young women were abducted & local people were attacked without distinction of colour, cast or creed. Each raider tried to grab as much wealth as he could. (6/n)
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The inhabitants left all their possessions behind & took refuge in hills. The deserted streets lay silent, echoing only the rattles of #PakInvaders’ nailed boots as they treaded their way between the corpses strewn around. (7/n)

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A thick ball of smoke hung over the ravaged city and flames from burning houses cast a lucid glare over the burnt-out shells of what had once been prosperous shops and smiling homes. (8/n)

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26 Oct 1947

A 19 year young Kashmiri boy Maqbool Sherwani was shot dead in the public square in #Baramulla by invaders because he was a patriot and refused to bow down in front of atrocities and threats of #PakInvaders. (9/n)

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26 Oct 1947

Brigadier Rajendra Singh personally led his troops while blunting advance of #PakInvaders near #Uri. Displayed conspicuous #courage & exemplary #leadership. Awarded #MahaVirChakra (Posthumous). (11/n)

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Witnessing the atrocities, Maharaja Hari Singh appealed to the #Indian Government for help and signed the Instrument of Accession. On that day #JammuKashmir formally became an integral part of #India. (10/n)

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Where #PakInvaders descended on #Kashmir to plunder & loot, #IndianArmy swiftly responded to the call of the nation & landed at #Kashmir to save men, women & children without discrimination of colour, cast or religion.(12/n)

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Troops of 1 SIKH, the first Infantry contingent of #IndianArmy, landed at #Srinagar Airfield and commenced operations for the liberation of Kashmir from the #PakInvaders. (13/n)

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The First Fight

Lt Col D R Rai, #CommandingOfficer 1 SIKH, along with his troops passed the night of 27/28 Oct in alertness in their hastily prepared positions East of #Baramulla. (14/n)

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The First Fight

On 28 Oct 1947, the #PakInvaders launched a big attack on the locations held by 1 SIKH with an aim to push through and reach #Srinagar. A bitter fight took place but the invaders were halted from moving towards #Srinagar. (15/n)

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The First Fight

On realising that raiders could outflank their positions & reach #Srinagar, Lt Col D R Rai re-deployed his troops & occupied new positions around #Srinagar. (16/n)

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28 Oct 1947
Lt Col D R Rai, displayed conspicuous #courage, exemplary #leadership & made supreme sacrifice while blunting the ingress of #PakInvaders towards #Srinagar. Posthumously awarded #MahaVirChakra. (17/n)
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The main headquarters of 161 Infantry Brigade of #IndianArmy arrived at #Srinagar and Brigadier JC Katoch took up the command of the Brigade. (18/n)

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Two Parties of #PakInvaders advanced from #Pattan towards #Sumbal & #Magam to outflank the defences occupied by #IndianArmy near #Pattan. (19/n)

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During the day, 485 men and 46,240 kg of supplies were transported to #Srinagar. Among the troops were men of 1 PARA (KUMAON), 3 Field Ambulance and D Company of 4 KUMAON under Major Somnath Sharma. (20/n)

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Till nightfall of 01 Nov 1947, the Indian troops were at #Srinagar Airfield, Road Junction #Narabal, Road Junction #Shalateng & Hill East of #Pattan in #Kashmir. (21/n)

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And troops were at #Jammu, #Samba & #Madhopur in #Jammu Sector. 3 PARA (RAJPUT) less three companies were moving to #Jammu from #Gurdaspur. (22/n)

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Battle of Budgam
On the morning of 03 Nov 1947, a bitter battle took place near #Srinagar. One company of 1 PARA (KUMAON) & two companies of 4 KUMAON went to reconnoitre the #Budgam area. (23/n)

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Battle of Budgam
While one coy of 4 KUMAON returned towards #Srinagar at 1230 hrs, the other company of 4 KUMAON came under attack by more than 700 #PakInvaders at a point North of #Budgamat 1400 hrs. (24/n)

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Battle of Budgam
The #PakInvaderswere apparently trying to sneak in and capture #Srinagar Airfield. Greatly outnumbered, the D Company 4 KUMAON under Major Somnath Sharma fought valiantly and thwarted the attack of the enemy. (25/n)

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03 Nov 1947

In the Battle of #Budgam, Major Somnath Sharma displayed unparalleled #gallantry, indomitable #courage, the unique instinct of a warrior & made the supreme sacrifice. Posthumously awarded #ParamVirChakra. (26/n)

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03 Nov 1947
During an operation against #PakInvaders at #Budgam, SepoyDewan Singh inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy. Displayed indomitable resolve, grit & made supreme sacrifice. Awarded #MahavirChakra(Posthumous). (27/n)
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The critical days for #Srinagar were over. The #PakInvaders had lost the initiative because of their looting propensities. About 3500 soldiers of the #IndianArmy had reached & created a ring of defence around #Srinagar. (28/n)

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By nightfall, two companies of 1 SIKH, one company of 4 KUMAON, 32 Field Battery and one troop of 7 CAV were holding the enemy near #Shalateng. (29/n)

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Battle of Shaletang

Thousands of #PakInvaders already massed near #Shalateng, started firing at 1 SIKH positions. (30/n)

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Battle of Shaletang
Soon it was evident that they were going to launch a major attack in a desperate attempt to reach #Srinagar. Sensing gravity of situation, an attack was planned & launched on enemy with surprise & aggression. (31/n)
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Battle of Shaletang

Within 20 minutes, the battle was over and the coward invaderswere decimated completely. #PakInvaders fled back leaving their ammunition, supplies & more than 300 of their dead comrades on the ground. (32/n)

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07 Nov 1947

In the battle of #Shaletang, Lieutenant NG David & Dafedar Jage Ram disregarding their personal safety displayed indomitable #courage & #bravery. Awarded #VirChakra. (33/n)

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Re Capture of Pattan

The brilliant battle of #Shaletang put #Srinagar beyond the grasp of the #Pakistan forever and while pursuing the fleeing enemy, the #Indian troops recaptured #Pattan by 1830 hrs. (34/n)

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