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Know Colonel Narendra ‘Bull’ Kumar, unsung legend who secured Siachen for India
Updated On: 12 April, 2023 09:23 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
At the time, the Siachen Glacier was a disputed territory between India and Pakistan, and both countries had been vying for control of the area for years. Colonel Kumar and his team, consisting of only 120 soldiers, managed to climb up to the glacier and establish Indian control over it
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Colonel Kumar`s contribution to India`s security has been immense, yet he remains relatively unknown to the general public
Colonel Narendra "Bull" Kumar is a legendary figure in the history of the Indian Army. He is known for his extraordinary feats in securing the Siachen Glacier for India. Born on 8 December 1933 in Rawalpindi, Kumar was commissioned into the Indian Army's 4th Battalion of the Kumaon Regiment.
During his career, Colonel Kumar was involved in several operations, including the Kargil War of 1999. However, his most significant achievement came in April 1984, when he led a team of Indian soldiers to occupy the Siachen Glacier.
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