Notes Class 11 Ch 1.6 Yuvakbharati English Maharashtra Board

Tiger Hills

Tiger Hill is a tall mountain that overlooks nearby areas, including a key highway.
The enemy’s control of this hill was a big problem because they could monitor Indian movements.
Recapturing Tiger Hill became very important after India took back Tololing and other areas.
The media made it a major national challenge because it seemed very difficult to capture.

The job of capturing Tiger Hill was given to the 18 Grenadiers and 8 Sikh regiments.
They had support from a special team and lots of artillery and other combat resources.
For a week, 18 Grenadiers scouted the area to understand the enemy’s defenses and find the best routes to attack.
The Indian forces planned a simultaneous, multi-directional assault for the best chance of success.

The Indian artillery used many guns, including Bofors, to bombard the enemy positions.
The Air Force also attacked Tiger Hill, hitting targets accurately.
A TV channel broadcasted the battle live, which was a first in Indian military history.

Tiger Hill is a large area with extensions to the west, including two points called India Gate and Helmet.
The enemy, about one company from Pakistan’s 12 Northern Light Infantry, held the position.
18 Grenadiers began their attack on July 3rd, using bad weather and darkness as cover.
They captured an initial position called Tongue, but faced strong resistance as they moved towards Tiger Hill Top.
Captain Sachin Nimbalkar and his company attacked from the east, climbing steep slopes to surprise the enemy.
Lieutenant Balwan Singh’s team also launched a surprise attack from the northeast.
After intense fighting, Indian forces captured Tiger Hill Top by July 4th.
However, holding the position was difficult due to enemy counterattacks and artillery duels.
Both sides suffered casualties.
Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav and his team showed exceptional bravery.

To fully secure Tiger Hill, it was necessary to cut off the enemy’s supply lines.
8 Sikh was ordered to capture Helmet and India Gate.
Despite the difficult terrain, 8 Sikh captured India Gate and then Helmet after heavy fighting.
The enemy launched counterattacks but was repulsed by 8 Sikh.
Pakistani Captain Karnal Sher Khan was killed during one of these counterattacks.

General Malik received news of the victory and informed the Prime Minister and Defence Minister.
The recapture of Tiger Hill was significant, especially in relation to a meeting between Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and US President Bill Clinton.
Initially, Pakistan denied the existence of Tiger Hill, but eventually, they had to acknowledge their defeat.
The victory brought jubilation and relief to India.
On July 8th, after the area was completely cleared, the Indian flag was hoisted on Tiger Hill Top.
The 18 Grenadiers battalion was praised for their professionalism, courage, and victories.