Unsung Hero, Lt Bikram Singh Rathore, 6 Kumaon took the gallant last stand against the Chinese, in the Battle of Walong, at the age of 22.

6 KUMAON 

 at Tri Junction fought and fought and fought till there was an eerie silence- Brig N C Rawlley, Commander of the Walong Brigade  

Today 14 November 2024 marks 62 years since the fierce battle at Tri Junction in 1962.   

At a height of 12,000 ft, the Indian braves of 6 KUMAON fought against overwhelming Chinese forces. Though outnumbered and outgunned, the Bhullas fought till their last. 

Only 90 of the 200 Braves who had gone into the attack returned.   

On WalonghDay, we remember the Braves of 6 KUMAON. Their legacy lives on in the annals of our military history.



approximately 3900 men. The attack was repulsed. Lieut Bikram Singh Rathore once again fought gallantly. Then the Chinese hordes fanned out, on three sides and were supported by medium machine gun fire and heavy artillery. Lieut Bikram Singh Rathore the great warrior of 6th Kumaon was to deny West Ridge, to the enemy till 11 am. He successfully performed his task. However. before 11 am the enemy had encircled the West Ridge from all sides, and there was no hope of saving it; in this situation the company was given orders to withdraw. Alas, Lieut Bikram Singh Rathore who battled bravely, throughout the compaign was killed while extricating his men. The fighting. at West Ridge was intense. A few who survived stated that every Kumaoni killed, accounted for at least 5 Chinese before going down.



At 12 am on 16 November 1962 when all hopes of saving Walong were dashed to the ground, orders for general withdrawal were issued to units by HQ 11 Infantry Brigade. The troops at Tri Junction and Mortar Mound had a tough time withdrawing, due to the heavy pressure from the enemy.

           

War of east


Those who fought and sacrificed their lives in the battle of Walong were super humans with unparalleled bravery. Have served in Walong. Tough terrain, no connectivity in 1962. Movement on foot, replenishment by air. 

Our humble salute to these warriors


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