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Rich Tributes Paid To Indo-Pak War Hero Col SD Mehta
Nagpur: Col SD Mehta, VSM, a decorated veteran of the 1971 Indo-Pak War, passed away at Command Hospital in Pune on July 17. He was widely respected for his leadership and gallantry during one of the most critical operations of the war.
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"As the Commanding Officer of 2 MAHAR, Col Mehta led his battalion with exceptional courage and strategic brilliance, advancing 65 km into Pakistani territory to capture the formidable sand dune feature of Parbat Ali on December 13, 1971. This key position overlooked the vital town of Naya Chor," said Maj Gen Glenn Reginald Ford (retd), who was the intelligence officer during the operation and is now based in Nagpur.
Maj Gen Ford has chronicled the daring operation in his book 'The Battle of Naya Chor', a tribute to Col Mehta's leadership and the bravery of the 2 MAHAR battalion. The book is available in both English and Hindi.
"Col Mehta's legacy will live on, not only in the annals of military history but also in the hearts of those who served with him," Maj Gen Ford added.
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