The 3rd SIKH LI was rushed 'to Ladakh in October 1962. It was deployed at heights ranging from 16,500 feet to 20,000 feet. This was the highest battlefield in the world till that time. The battalion successfully carried out its task in the area.
Indo-Pak Operations - 1965
In 1965, during the Indo-Pak operations the Regiment won two more Battle Honours, 'Kalidhar 1965' and "Chuh-i-Nar (OP Hill) 1965". 6 Sikh LI with its brave soldiers and dogged determination after series of actions from 28 Sept 1965 to 5 Oct 1965, captured trig point against heavy odds and Fatigue.
 Battle for Trig Point 3776 - Kalidhar
Kalidhar First Battle Honour Post Independence
On 02 Nov 1965, 5 SIKH LI was tasked to capture an objective called "OP Hill". This was carried out in a lightning move from a totally unexpected direction. Having surprised enemy they decided to exploit the advantage and captured three more objectives, which were the tasked assigned to other Battalions. Enthusiasm, high morale and initiative displayed by men by launching additional attacks without waiting for orders made this operation conspicuously different. The unit was bestowed Battle Honour, " Chuh-i -Nar''. 1 SIKH LI forming part of 162 Infantry Brigade spearheaded the attack of the 26th Infantry Division on the Pakistani post at Kundapur in the Sialkot Sector for which it won Theatre Honour "Sialkot".
 Artist's Imagination - Battle of OP Hill
Indo-Pak Conflict - 1971
A number of battalions of the Regiment acquitted themselves with great credit and honour in Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. All ten Battalions fought in the Eastern and Western Sectors registering remarkable victories and performing great acts of gallantry. 2 SIKH LI captured Durgabarkati, 12 miles northwest of Jessore in Bangladesh, and opened the gates of for the capture of Jessore by the Nine Infantry Division, for their stellar performance they earned the Sector Honour "DURGABARKATI".
8 SIKH LI attained its allotted task of capturing the Pakistani Fatehpur post and the surrounding Dussi Bunds, which were held by the enemy in strength. The extract from the special order of the day issued by Brig A.E. Joseph Commander 96 Infantry Brigade is quoted here:
" 11 December 1971 will go down as a red letter day in the history of 8 SIKH LI and 96 Infantry Brigade. Pak Fatehpur post, fortified on all four sides with high Dussi bunds, was a virtual fortress with innumerable automatic and anti-tank weapons deployed for its defence. Its diamond like shape made it equally difficult to tackle (it) from all sides. On the night of 11 December the brave men of 8 Sikh Light Infantry discounted all difficulties and rushed forward on to this coveted objective in the face of deadly small arms fire and devastating artillery shelling. Many gallant warriors fell but others moved on undaunted ...... A young battalion had fought its maiden action in a masterly style and had come of age. The number of officers killed and wounded is a glowing tribute to the quality of leadership provided by them.... I and all ranks of this formation offer our warmest congratulations to the officer commanding and all ranks for their superb performance."
 Artist's Imagination - Battle of Fatehpur
A grim battle took place at the border where the Bund bifurcates towards Pak Fatehpur and B.P. 85. After silencing and captureing one 50mm gun of Chinese make and one MMG Pak the Dussi Bund and Fatehpur fell to 8 SIKH LI.
10 SIKH LI spearheaded the advance of 85 Infantry Brigade against the well-fortified Pakistani defences of Parbat Ali feature. They moved through the Sind desert along the railway line Munabao- Naya-Chor. After clearing Kajlor and Khokhropar the battalion pushed on astride the railway line north of Bhitala . Once Bhitala was captured by 2 Mahar , 10 SIKH LI was tasked to secure Birhanree Bhit. For five days and night the battalion was firmed in astide the railway line Birhanree Bhit railway station, withstanding heavy enemy air and arty fire. On 12 morning 2 Mahar and 10 SIKH LI captured dominating feature of PARBAT ALI for which it earned Battle Honour "PARBAT ALI". Parbat Ali Day is celebrated every year on 15th December. |
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