India's Siachen Victory: The Capture of Bana Post in 1987

The article recounts India's strategic capture of the Saltoro Ridge in 1984 and the subsequent fierce battle for Quaid Post in 1987, led by Naib Subedar Bana Singh. This operation, known as Operation Rajiv, resulted in the post being renamed Bana Post.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual120d ago

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India secured the strategic Saltoro Ridge in 1984, leading to a fierce battle for Quaid Post. Operation Rajiv saw Indian soldiers, led by Naib Subedar Bana Singh, bravely capture the post in 1987 after intense fighting. Renamed Bana Post, its capture marked a significant Indian victory, thwarting Pakistani attempts to regain dominance.

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