The Battle of Haji Pir

In August 1965 30000 Pakistani infiltrators crossed the Cease Fire Line (CFL) in Kashmir and began attacking civilians and army personnel. Codenamed ‘Operation Gibraltar’ this assault involved a mix of trained militia mercenaries and Pakistani army personnel. Amidst the devastation Indian forces retaliated and captured the strategic Haji Pir Pass. The triumph however was short-lived as the pass was returned under the Tashkent Agreement a bitter pill for the soldiers who had fought tirelessly for it. This book chronicles their courage and sacrifice offering a poignant glimpse into the lives of those who won the Haji Pir Pass a symbol of both victory and loss for India.