Frozen passes, unyielding resolve: The saga of Ladakh’s defenders

In Ladakh during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1947-48, one of independent India's most inspiring military epics unfolded under the leadership of Major Thakur Prithi Chand of the 2nd Dogra Battalion. At a time when Ladakh stood isolated, vulnerable and under imminent threat from advancing Pakistani forces, Prithi Chand's actions proved decisive in safeguarding this strategically vital region for India.