Murals at theVeerata Chakra of the National War Memorial - Part 2

In our previous article, we learned the important facts related to the National War Memorial and its structure. The six mural paintings made of bronze located in the Veerta Chakra of the National War Memorial speak a lot about the brave soldiers of our country. We learned about three of the six murals of the Veerata Chakra in the Murals at the Veerata Chakra of the National War Memorial – Part 1 located at the Veerata Chakra of the National War Memorial . We will know about the remaining murals in this article, which are related to different wars, battles and operations. The source of the history of the wars associated with the mural is the website dedicated to the National War Memorial  of the Government of India, whose URL is https://nationalwarmemorial.gov.in/

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Veerata Chakra & Murals

The Veerta Chakra is located outside the Amar Chakra, which is covered in the form of a gallery. In the middle of this gallery, below the national emblem of the Government of India, the bronze emblems of the three armies of India, the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, are inscribed. There are a total of six bronze murals, three each on either side of this insignia, which give liveliness to the saga of indomitable courage, bravery and sacrifice of the brave soldiers of our country. Following are the details about the wars and battles related to the mural painting made in Veerta Chakra –

There are a total of six murals in the Veerta Chakra of the National War Memorial, the details of which are as follows –

1. The Battle of Longewala , 1971
2. The Battle of Gangasagar , 1971
3. The Battle of Tithwal , 1947 – 48 
4. The Battle of Rezangla , 1962
5. Operation Meghdoot , 1987
6. Operation Trident , 1971

1. The Battle of Longewala , 1971 

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2. The Battle of Gangasagar , 1971

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3. The Battle of Tithwal , 1947 – 48

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4. The Battle of Rezangla , 1962

Place & Time

These murals are from the war between India and China on November 18, 1962, on the hill of Rejangla situated at an altitude of 18000 feet (5500 meters) in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. It is one of the toughest battles fought at the highest altitudes.

Regiment

It was fought by only 120 brave soldiers of the Charlie C Company of the 13 Kumaon Battalion of the Kumaon Regiment of the Indian Army.

Incident

The hill of Rejangla was occupied by the Indian Army, from where the road to Chusul, which came under the control of the Chinese Army, could be controlled. For this reason, this hill becomes important from a strategic point of view. On the night of 18 November 1962, Chinese troops launch a silent attack from two directions with the aim of capturing the hill of Rejangla. Since the Indian soldiers were very alert, by observing them with their binoculars, they steamed their conspiracy and prepared themselves for any attack. The Chinese Army cut the communication lines of the Indian Army. Despite being completely isolated, the Indian Army caused a lot of damage to the Chinese Army. Under the leadership of Company Commander Major Shaitan Singh of 13 Kumaon Regiment, brave soldiers fought till the last bullet, the last man. Indian Army 120 soldiers killed about 1000 – 1300 Chinese soldiers in the battle.

Result

In this war, 114 Ahir soldiers of 13 Kumaon Regiment were martyred, while they killed about 1000 – 1300 Chinese soldiers. Major Shaitan Singh, a symbol of indomitable courage and bravery in this war, was decorated with India's highest gallantry award 'Paramveer Chakra'.

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5. Operation Meghdoot , 1987

Place & Time

This mural painting was an operation to free the Siachen Glacier (height of 21153 feet) located in Jammu and Kashmir after Pakistani troops had captured it. It was started on 23 June 1987. This mission was named Operation Meghdoot by the Indian Army to re-control the Siachen Glacier.

Incident 

The enemy army established its outpost 'Quaid-e-Azam' on top of the Siachen Glacier situated at an altitude of 21153 feet, on one side of which there is a deep trench of 1500 feet and made a hold on it. Due to being located at a height, from here they dominated the Indian outposts located around them. The Indian Army launched its offensive on 23 June 1987 with the aim of capturing this peak. Despite the most difficult and adverse weather conditions (temperature minus - 500C and snow storm), three days and three nights of grueling operation. After that the mission was completed on 26 June 1987. The post was named 'Bana Top' after one of the brave soldiers who took part in this operation.

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6. Operation Trident , 1971 

Place & Time

These murals are a part of the 1971 war fought between India and Pakistan, in which the Indian Navy attacked Karachi port on the night of 04/05 December 1971. This war was fought in the sea by the Indian Navy.

Incident 

On the night of 04/05 December, when the Indian fleet was 70 nautical miles south of Karachi, an officer on board INS Nipat observed a blip on the radar indicating an approaching enemy ship. Seeing this, the Indian Army released several missiles to sink it. Later it was identified as PNS Khyber (a Pakistani destroyer). After this Indian Navy ships Kiltan, Kutchhal, Nipat, Nirghat and Veer attacked Karachi port with missiles. INS Veer fired missiles at PNS Muhafiz (Pakistani Coastal Minesweeper) at the harbour, to sink it along with the crew.

Result 

The Indian Navy destroyed four Pakistani Navy ships and damaged two other ships in this operation, as well as destroyed Pakistan's fuel stores and ports.

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