Stories of Glory
Stories of Glory The story of Lt. Col. Dewan Ranjit Rai, MVC (Posthumous) Photo Credits: Ministry of Defence, Government of India “War is a matter of vital importance to the state; a matter of life or death, the road either to survival or to ruin.” - Sun Tzu The cloud of uncertainty With the creation of independent India and Pakistan, there was a cloud of uncertainty looming over the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, whether it will accede to India or will it stay independent. The Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir, Hari Singh decided to postpone the The Instrument of Accession with India and Pakistan. The situation was volatile and therefore the stage was set for Pakistan to initiate its diabolical plan , ‘The Tribal Invasion’ of Jammu and Kashmir. The Diabolical Plan The operation was codenamed as ‘Operation Gulmarg’, according to the plan, the Pathan tribe would enlist at least one Lashkar (Tribal army) of 1000 tribesmen. Each Lashkar was provided with a Major, a Captain and ten JC