Awards
Smart Moves Brigadier Kanhya Lal Atal
Period : 1947-48 Indo-Pakistan WarOn 1st November 1948 the Indian Forces took over Zoji La, from the Pakistani forces, but several hurdles remained on thier advance towards Dras and Kargil. To clear these hurdles, Brigadier Kanhya Lal Atal commanding a brigade of the Gorkha Rifles made a detailed plan and executed the attack faultlessly despite the harsh winter conditions. The enemy was strongly entrenched at the Pindras pass, but Brigadier moved forward with his battalion, carrying all before him. His strong attack in no time overran the enemy positions. Six Kilometers away from Kargil the Brigadier personally led two companies across the difficult mountainous terrain and surprised the enemy from the rear, thereby enabling the Indians to reach Kargil without further Hindrance For this attention to detail and leadership abilities Brigadier Kanhya Lal Atal was decorated with the Mahavir Chakra. | Other CategoriesHero of Phir Thil Major Satyapal ChopraHavildar Fateh Singh Lone Gunner Sepoy Dewan Singh The Gallant Havildar Lance Havildar Daya Ram The Unstoppable Chuna Ram Havildar Chuna Ram Major Hari Chand Blood in the Snow Sepoy Amar Singh Hero in Civies civilian labourer, Ismail Mohammad Rifleman Dhonkal Singh Master Strategist Lt.Colonel Khanna Main CategoriesParam Vir ChakraAshoka Chakra Maha Vir Chakra Kirti Chakra Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vir Chakra Shaurya Chakra President's Police and Fire Services Medal for Gallantry Sena Medal |
