Awards
A Long Drawn Opration Brig. Zorawar Chand Bakshi
Period : 1965 Indo Pak WarIn 1965, Brigadier Zorwar Chand Bakshi commanded the 16 Infantry brigade in Jammu and Kashmir. In early August, information was received about the infiltration of Pakistani Razaakars into Gulmarg. Bakshi was ordered to capture Basali, Haji Pir PASS and Kahuta to establish a link between Uri and Punch and thus deny the infiltrators an entry. The brigade advanced from the Tangmarg and Patthan area before entering the Uri-Punch area. To ensure the Uri-Punch link-up , the Haji Pir Pass occupied by the enemy, had to be captured. The only direct approach that remained was over the mountain ranges on the east and west. The road between Uri-Punch through Haji Pir was strongly defended by the enemy. His tactical planning , leadership and courage led to his being awarded the Mahavir Chakra. He was honoured 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 |
