12 Rajputana Rifles played a significant and heroic role during the Indo-China War of 1962
Colonel E Francis, 12 Rajputana Rifles - "The enemy was driven into aggression forcefully by their leaders, but we fought willingly,fueled by love and loyalty for our country." . we was wounded and also prisoner of war. He managed to escape when the Chinese bombarded their own POW camp is Initially declared MISSING IN ACTION he came back without any nails on his hands and toes and multiple other injuries. : “Each one of us took down 20 enemies single-handedly even if we were blown to bits doing it.” The 12 Rajputana Rifles played a significant and heroic role during the Indo-China War of 1962, particularly in the battle for the defense of the Namka Chu sector in Arunachal Pradesh. Stationed in the rugged, inhospitable terrain near the McMahon Line, the soldiers of the 12 Rajputana Rifles faced severe challenges, including inadequate winter gear, lack of proper equipment, and overwhelming enemy numbers. Despite these disadvantages, the regiment fought with exemplary bravery....