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While the India-Pakistan war of 1947-48 lasted the better part of 15 months, it was the initial operations commencing on 27 October 1947 that set the tone for the spectacular successes achieved in diverse kinds of terrain.

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27 October marks a crucial landmark in Indian history, and the personalities that go with this date are heroes of the nation in every right. Lt Gen (retd) Ata Hasnain explains.

The date 27 October is marked and celebrated primarily in the Army because it has been designated as Infantry Day. The majority of India has no idea of the national significance of this date—it is something that should be taught as part of history in schools and all other educational institutions. Patriotism and nationalism concerning Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) worn on the sleeves does no good unless it adorns the heart and mind with remembrance of the sacrifice of those who made it possible for the state to be and remain a part of India.

he writer is a former GOC of India’s Srinagar based 15 Corps, now associated with Vivekanand International Foundation and the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies.