Uri : 1947-48

About Uri : 1947-48

Uri is a town in the Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir in India. The river Jhelum flows through Uri. The town is very close to the LOC (Line of Control), the disputed border between India and Pakistan. Having a diverse cultural mix, with influences from Kashmiri, Pahari, and Pashtun traditions, Uri has been a strategic yet a scenic destination.

Military Significance

On 12 December 1947, in the rugged terrain of Uri, Kashmir, 1 SIKH Battalion was on a fighting patrol against hostile tribesmen who had fortified themselves in well- prepared bunker positions. The enemy opened fire on the leading company, killing 10 soldiers instantly and wounding 15 others, who lay exposed within 10 yards of the enemy’s stronghold. The enemy, under heavy covering fire, attempted to drag the casualties in and capture their arms while executing an encircling movement. Counter-attacks by the company failed, resulting in more casualties and worsening the situation. Amidst this chaos, another company was ordered to attack from the left flank. Leading one of its forward platoons was Jemadar Nand Singh, a man whose courage would soon become legendary. His platoon advanced with fierce determination, despite the intense fire. Jemadar Nand Singh, with his men rallying behind him, pressed forward, shouting "Sat Sri Akal" as they closed in on the enemy. The platoon fought fiercely, and in the heat of the battle, Jemadar Nand Singh was the first to draw blood with his bayonet. Despite being wounded, he killed five enemy soldiers, leading by example. The enemy was overwhelmed as the soldiers fought with relentless determination, bayoneting their way through the enemy positions. The enemy broke and fled, but few could escape. The victory was hard-earned, marking a decisive triumph in the battle.

Geography and Location

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Srinagar → Baramulla (65Km) → URI sector (111Km) → Back to Srinagar

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