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Join the army for a life extraordinary, says young veteran of surgical strikes

If you want adventure, if you want something more from life, that little extra, and if you take pride in your motherland, there is nothing like the Indian army, said the veteran at the Military Literature Festival in Chandigarh.

http://www.hindustantimes.com/chand...cal-strikes/story-5T1h1MgwU88JplKV6gioNK.html


Updated: Dec 08, 2017 23:38 IST

Capt Manish Bora, a para commando who was part of the team that conducted the surgical strikes last year.(Anil Dayal/HT)

If there is one person who may have inspired some fresh-faced youngsters to join the army, it would undoubtedly be Capt Manish Bora, a para commando who was part of the team that conducted the surgical strikes last year. The 28-year-old who stood out in his maroon beret -- the pride of the special forces -- was mobbed by hordes of schoolboys for selfies while being bombarded by the media at the Military Literature Festival in Chandigarh on Friday.

“We were just doing our task. We were really surprised by the media blitz that followed as our operations are always covert,” says the young man who has already been awarded a Sena medal. “We didn’t expect the post-op glory.”

THE STRIKE

Bora was one of the 70 commandos, who went across the border in a 72-hour-long retaliatory operation after the Uri attack, for which they took 10 days to prepare. It’s arguably one of the most successful cross-border operations in which they returned after destroying their targets without suffering a single casualty. The commandos ventured almost four kilometers into the enemy territory and stayed there for 48 hours, which included daylight as well.

Using a mix of stealth and strategy, they took the enemy by surprise and inflicted heavy losses. Their return, which took almost five hours, was perilous as they were under constant fire but they managed to sneak back successfully. The message to the enemy was clear: we can hit you where it hurts the most.

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Posted at: Dec 8, 2017, 7:44 PM;
last updated: Dec 8, 2017, 8:04 PM (IST)
Surgical strikes were ‘just another op’, says special paratrooper

http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/na...ther-op--says-special-paratrooper/510187.html

A paratrooper, who was involved in the Indian Army’s surgical strikes inside Azad Kashmir last year, on Friday described the daring action as “just another operation” for the special forces albeit on a larger scale.

The captain-rank officer of the 4th unit of the special forces said the strikes were “designed and planned” to send a “message” to Pakistan, which he thinks the Indian forces did in the “best way” it could.

India had carried out surgical strikes at seven terror launch pads across the LoC on the intervening night of September 28 and 29, 2016, with the Army inflicting significant casualties on terrorists who were preparing to infiltrate from the Azad Kashmir.

The strikes had come within two weeks of a terrorist attack on an Army camp in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 19 jawans.

Sharing his experience during the country’s first ‘military literature’ festival here, the officer said his unit had just 10 days to plan and prepare for the operation. “This was a large-scale operation. Once we were given a go ahead, we went ahead with normal preparedness. To be very frank, it was just another operation for us.

But it was a large-scale operation, wherein the strength was more, the damage and the attrition we caused was much more than other operations,” the officer told PTI. The operation, he said, was carried out at such level of secrecy that even the neighbouring units were not aware of it. “We did not tell our neighbouring units (about the strikes).

The most important thing (in such strikes) is surprise (element for targets). When you reach there, sit down and just observe and wait for the time. There were three targets (places) actually, the 4th para troops took on two of them and the 9th para troops on the third one.” “So, there were three strikes carried out in conjunction at three different places, three different targets and I was part of one of that,” he said.

Speaking at the event, the soldier said nothing much has changed in his life since the surgical strikes, but added that he relished the Army lifestyle and described it as the “best one can get”.

“Life has not changed... (it is) very much normal,” said the officer, when asked if his life changed after the strikes.

“What keeps you going (in the Army) is perhaps the kind of life style... probably it is the best you get here,” he said, exhorting the youth to join the defence forces. —PTI

 

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Join the army for a life extraordinary, says young veteran of surgical strikes

If you want adventure, if you want something more from life, that little extra, and if you take pride in your motherland, there is nothing like the Indian army, said the veteran at the Military Literature Festival in Chandigarh.




Updated: Dec 08, 2017 23:38 IST

Capt Manish Bora, a para commando who was part of the team that conducted the surgical strikes last year.(Anil Dayal/HT)

If there is one person who may have inspired some fresh-faced youngsters to join the army, it would undoubtedly be Capt Manish Bora, a para commando who was part of the team that conducted the surgical strikes last year. The 28-year-old who stood out in his maroon beret -- the pride of the special forces -- was mobbed by hordes of schoolboys for selfies while being bombarded by the media at the Military Literature Festival in Chandigarh on Friday.

“We were just doing our task. We were really surprised by the media blitz that followed as our operations are always covert,” says the young man who has already been awarded a Sena medal. “We didn’t expect the post-op glory.”

THE STRIKE

Bora was one of the 70 commandos, who went across the border in a 72-hour-long retaliatory operation after the Uri attack, for which they took 10 days to prepare. It’s arguably one of the most successful cross-border operations in which they returned after destroying their targets without suffering a single casualty. The commandos ventured almost four kilometers into the enemy territory and stayed there for 48 hours, which included daylight as well.

Using a mix of stealth and strategy, they took the enemy by surprise and inflicted heavy losses. Their return, which took almost five hours, was perilous as they were under constant fire but they managed to sneak back successfully. The message to the enemy was clear: we can hit you where it hurts the most.

Is is right to reveal his identity? Or did he shared it with his personal consent? Just asking, don't know.

 

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Is is right to reveal his identity? Or did he shared it with his personal consent? Just asking, don't know.

I think in Indian Military they do declare thier identity when its needed but its more or less on the EC to keep thier identity in secret specially about thier families. And in Indian Military , if one soldier is being targetted for his/her courage towards the nation then the whole Indian Military will keep in mind and kick the hell out of them.

 

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http://www.hindustantimes.com/india...ero-recalls/story-5PLhHcmIZf6bIVe5xTCNgP.html

Captain Manish Bora, a para commando, said they were surprised by the media blitz that followed their successful cross-border operation.
Updated: Dec 09, 2017 14:04 IST

Manraj Grewal Sharma
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh.

Capt Manish Bora of special forces at the Military Literature Festival in Chandigarh(HT Photo )

CHANDIGARH

If there is one person who may have inspired some youngsters to join the army, it would undoubtedly be Capt Manish Bora, a para commando who was part of the team that conducted the surgical strikes last year.

The 28-year-old who stood out in his maroon beret — the pride of the special force — was mobbed by hordes of schoolboys for selfies while being swarmed by the media.

“We were just doing our task. We were really surprised by the media blitz that followed as our operations are always covert,” says the young man who has already been awarded a Sena medal. “We didn’t expect the post-op glory.”

THE STRIKE

Bora was one of the 70 commandos who went across the border in a 72-hour-long retaliatory operation after the 2016 Uri attack carried out by Pakistan-based terrorists. The commandos took 10 days to prepare for the retaliatory strike.

It’s arguably one of the most successful cross-border operations in which they returned after destroying their targets without suffering a single casualty. The commandos ventured almost four km into the enemy territory and stayed there for 48 hours, which included daylight as well.

Using a mix of stealth and strategy, they took the enemy by surprise and inflicted heavy losses. Their return, which took almost five hours, was perilous as they were under constant fire but they managed to sneak back successfully. The message to the enemy was clear: We can hit you where it hurts the most.

A SPECIAL SOLDIER

A technical graduate from the Indian army, Bora, who hails from Dehradun, was commissioned into the Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) regiment six years ago. But the youngster wanted some action. He volunteered for the special forces and was selected after an arduous 90-day-long training.

“We are tested for our attitude and character. A commando must have a never-say-die attitude besides integrity, honesty and commitment.”

He was in Chandigarh to attend the Military Literature Festival.

Son of an army veteran, Bora has all of this. That’s why he couldn’t think of any other vocation. Ask him if he ever gets the jitters and he looks surprised. “Our work is risky, but it feels great,” he smiles, admitting he is an adrenaline junkie. “During any operation, it’s my men, me and nothing else. We try to do our task to the best of our ability without any casualty.”

It’s all about motivation and mental toughness, muses the youngster with a ready smile. “You can’t quantify toughness. You have to believe that you are better than your enemy and you can defeat him at any time.”

NUTS AND BOLTS

The army, Bora tells the curious media, believes that training during peace leads to victory during war. “We are always under training,” he explains to wide-eyed boys who want to know whether he is a good shot and whether he is adept at unarmed combat. Not surprisingly, answer is yes to both.

Intrigued by the officer, they want to know more — about food during operations. “Depending on the weather conditions, for the first 48 hours we carry fresh ration. After that we rely on energy bars, energy drinks and biscuits, et al.”

Maggi is a big no-no because its smell is a giveaway. Stealth is the key here. “We can’t make any sound during an operation.” So they pass around a full bottle of water to ensure that it doesn’t make that squeaky sound. They don’t carry any packet that crackles. And they eat just enough to sustain themselves. “You can’t be too hungry or too full,” he explains to the gathering.

While you have your journalistic reservations, Bora claims the Indian army is well-equipped with bullet-proof vests that weigh a neat 5 kg each.

Ask him why youngsters are no longer opting for the uniform, and he looks incredulous. “I don’t think so. It’s an individual choice. If you want adventure, if you want something more from life, that little extra, and if you take pride in your motherland, there is nothing like the Indian army.”

 

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