Tulung La, 1975: A Blue Flag, Gun-Wielding Chinese & Torture Of 4 Indian Soldiers

NEW DELHI: In the long history of India-China boundary dispute, a few incidents remain a landmark. The 1962 war is the biggest of them all; the 1967 clash at Nathu La in Sikkim is another. But another episode of a bloody encounter between Indian and Chinese soldiers that happened in Arunachal Pradesh in 1975 is not so well known. It is recorded in public domain as the last time before 2020 when shots were fired on the disputed border. Four soldiers of the para-military force Assam Rifles were killed. There is no information on how many Chinese--if at all--were killed in that clash. For the first time, we bring you the real story of what happened on 20 October 1975 at a remote mountain pass called Tulung La. Col Baliram Shah (rted), then Commanding the 3/1 Gorkha Rifles unit at Sela was given the job of retrieving the bodies of the four soldiers. He narrates the incident in detail to Nitin A. Gokhale, Editor-in-Chief of Stratnews Global.
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[@ajaatbandhupoornam9178]

Very grateful to Stratnews Global to have organized this talk with col. Shah. Probably for the first time the nation has known the ugly realities of 1975 incident, seen how Chinese behave and how our politicians over years have been hiding their incompetence from the public. Army was earlier never given free hand to counter chinese and because of that suffered both physically as well as by bringing their moral down.

[@illuminatusdeus3051]

Thank you for your service Col. Shah, it is vets such as yourself who have kept the flag of the Indian state flying! Sacrifices of the valiant 4 in 1975 will not go in vain.

[@satyam969]

Nothing has changed.... It's more marketing and of course yes material planning has improves because now the army asks for it rather than depending upon the babus and netas for approval... Modi knows that he has to give army what it asks because if we lose for the lack of a horse shoe then heads would roll...

[@apunay7959]

Another grandfather tale; 30% truth 70% fiction.

[@surendrabarsode8959]

Thanks Nitin for this wonderful interview. Very thoughtful of you to invite Col Shah. I am indeed touched by Col Shah's story. Please find out more such stories and enlighten us from time to time. There is no doubt that your channel is now the only truly professional channel on defense and strategic matters and one need not go anywhere else to get the information and analysis on the relevant issues. thanks and best wishes,

[@Jnaiha]

"Every time we are at the recieving end" this is the highlight. I believe this has changed now.

[@prafullsingh9572]

The level of patriotism, affection and anguish for their fallen man I can imagin Col Shah. My eyes are full of tears. Our country should not forgive a enemy easily who has done like this without giving back.

[@SarbatdaBhala1469]

Similar type of incident happened in May of 1999 in kargil war when Captain Saurabh Kalia an officer of the Indian Army and five soldiers of his patrol were captured and tortured prior to being killed by the shameless Pakistan Army.

[@rekhapai6214]

Thank you Colonel Shah for your services to the nation 🇮🇳

[@ambalkrishantiwary5625]

Good evening Mr Gokhale . I Really appreciate you for your today's crucial topic and discussion.

[@Codetutor-DemystifyCoding]

"Cheen Hindustaan pe hamlaa karke, fauz ke uper badi meherbaani ki hai, ab yeh (politicians) log hame aur aazadi ki sastaa nahi samajhenge". These were the exact words of my dad's (who was JCO in IA 1967-73) friend and colleague (a Sardar). The lack of political will has cost us dearly through out our military history. This interview just confirms the wise words uttered by my dad's friend.

[@anshulkumar949]

Respect for these great soldiers to the core that he cares so much for the type of ill treatment given to his boys in 75 by the Chinese. Though old ,still his anguish and rage for his fallen boys with so deep emotions melted me away. Proud of you Sir. Proud of the highest traditions of our armed forces. Jai Hind.

[@indd7871]

Even mainstream media should do these kind of interviews

[@NoBee786]

Every time we suffer because lack of political will. Now it has changed after galwan incident I guess. No govt can go soft after this.

[@sagivinayaka6509]

@silent star, you are wrong brother, if a inefficient government come same thing Will happen and it is universal truth.

[@shailendrakhapli3580]

After hearing to Col. Shah, I was shoked. Aassam Rifles soldiers were brutedly tortured and killed. Blood was boiling.I could feel Col. Shah's sentiment. After hearing that there was no retaliation from our side, I felt pathetic about our leadership. Hope now with change in leadership we will be able to punish any misadventures from Chinese. This has been shown in Galwan. Thanks to Mr Nitin Gokhale for this eye opening episode.

[@gsvasishta]

Thank you very much Nitin ji for bringing out these stories straight from the honorable veteran. So lucky that India has and had soldiers like you who have sacrificed and risked everything to protect our country.

[@pntikoo123]

One can easily judge the grit , determination and professional competence of this retiree of officer when in service. Even today at 85 his soldierly instincts are quite visible and spirits too high. You are indeed an inspiration for presenting day officers also. We are truly proud of you sir..God bless you sir..Jai Hind..

[@pankajkaushal5602]

I was so into the story . Thanks for such a great time sir . Jai hind

[@pbebington]

24:53 - The graphic description of the Chinese torture on Indian troops, the old soldier's catharsis, and Nitin's respectful consolation... amazing! 🙏

[@krishnakc69]

@StratNewsGlobal Would really appreciated if you could provide subtitles for your future interviews,The default CC is not good. By the way, Great Enthusiasm shown by the guest(Retd.Col.) But the audio seems to not so good.

[@namanbhayani1016]

Thank you sir for sharing this with us. That pain in his eyes made me tearful. This has to change.

[@avinashkoli5021]

My heartfelt salute and respect for col.B.R. Shah...thanks for your service towards nation sir..

[@manjulchandola]

Incredible guest with an important message for India!

[@amitdusange]

hats off to a brave and great soldier col. Shah of Indian army. A great lesson, a spectacular interview & a great dimension of information to be put out. kudos. jai hind.

[@sap268]

Col Shah, I feel the pain. What a great loss. I hope we learn from your experience and do better in 2020

[@xmenorigins748]

Ty sir u r doing very good job. I didn’t even knew about this history of my country

[@sanjayram4831]

excellent talk.

[@crazydrifter13]

I am so saddened right now. Thankyou Col Shah. I only wish politicians do not let our own troops down. We are a peace loving nation but such barbarism must not go unpunished 😔🇮🇳

[@mr.d2124]

Thnx for showing new generation glories of #Indian army History and the set backs they had to face because of our #politicians ......So we can vote a better politician next time keeping in view #economy and #national security........jai HIND

[@santoshr2984]

Greateful to col and Nitin for bringing this out .. I wonder if these things are documented and available for public consumption. I would like to buy a book, if any, of all such incidents involving China. Please suggest. I have the Himalayan Blunder and 1962- the war that wasnt. I want books with such incidents of torture along the LAC. Please suggest.

[@narayanrana1155]

He is such a great personality . I am obliged to meet him face to face ... Proud to be Gorkha.

[@saiecorp5646]

Kudos to you col. Shah for your bravery and presence of mind. It gave me goosebumps, at the same time braught tears in my eyes to hear the story of Assam rifle soldiers. I sincerely thank you and mr. Nitin Gokhale for recording this piece of history. Thank you, sir. Nation salutes you, Jai Hind.

[@indd7871]

Great discussion

[@oneworldoneworld7013]

A great episode. Politicians always let nations down. Greed and power take over. A sad testament. These stories need to captured and communicated to all Indians as part of their education and consciousness.

[@ranviryadav2528]

Interesting . Regards to Col Shah.. Amazing memory at this age

[@shyamk4257]

When will we learn how long we avoid the unvoidable war with Chinese can't let them decide when and where to fighting

[@sadaashish]

We will avoid war because we still haven't focussed on our economy. So , we cannot finance the war...

[@sadaashish]

@Sam Ram I should feel ashamed for speaking the truth? Off course people will finance the war! Who else is gonna do it? Your beloved politicians? People have always volunteered with whatever they had - money and life, right from the freedom struggle. But they can only contribute what they have...

[@sadaashish]

@जय भोलेनाथ जय भोलेनाथ No, they ruled us because stupid people like you. Who were living in their own world oblivious of the changed technology and business environment around them.

[@vp4439]

Excellent journalism

[@amanbisht6078]

Excellent narration by our veteran, Sir salute your passion.

[@projectmarsys9166]

That is why Namo & his integrity is important

[@sadaashish]

By saying that Chinese haven't entered India?

[@TauroChuck]

what integrity?

[@Alleur]

He invited their President on Sabarmarti jhuula

[@vishnukumar-lj9kt]

What a brave soul he is. At the age of ,85 he is willing to fight for the country. There is no dearth of brave and patriotic souls in this country. Only the people at the top don't realise this. The govt should send the civil services also to the border, for minimum training. And oppoint one ex chief in to the defence ministry as a minister, so that he will have a say in decision making.

[@Charanms]

It was like a documentary movie in my head , wonderful narration by the Colonel Baliram Shah , it was really a fine moment when he did get emotional and regretted not carrying a weapon. These stories are to be documented and propagated so that they serve as a reminder for us in India. Salute to the Colonel and StratNEwsGlobal for the effort and time. Jai hind

[@vaccine8]

What a great conversation but very poor audio quality.

[@mainhunsas]

Touching interview. Proud of our defence forces, shame on our political leaders , no guts only talk. What is the use of billion of dollars investment when we cannot protect our people/ soldiers. Salute to Col Baliram Shah and soliders. Greeat interview Nitin ji, please document all these in your next book.

[@omkarsinghkarki8720]

a gutsy episode very well narrated

[@spectrum7aj]

Thanks Nitin sir for your service by bringing these silent facts to life for my generation. This interview with Col Shah is worth every word in Gold and should be thought as a lesson to every Indian that life of our Jawan / soldier is not cheap and Never trust a Chinese period. Jai Hind Bharat Mata ki Jai !

[@shreepanicker]

Col B.R. Shah (Retd.).....what a soldier....what a man🙏🙏🙏 His unstinting devotion to the Nation....his anguish even today, at recollecting the horrendous torture, meted out to fellow soldiers🙏🙏🙏 These are the men whom we know were part of our glorious past. Their valour and sacrifice sought to be relinquished at the altar of liberalism (the new term for opportunism) and secularism, by left leaning raconteurs. Thank you Nitin, for digging this gem of a veteran out for us🙏

[@mehulsingh1202]

We salute you Sir for your valor and feel the same sentiment. We can’t accept this. Even my eyes were full of tears when I could see and feel the adrenalised sentiment which Col Shah narrated.

[@mr.d2124]

Gorkha #The #Bravest

[@anujkhare1234]

Nitin Ji, aapka bahut aabhaar ki aap Col Shah ki kartavyabodh aur shaurya se bhari ghatna jan maanas mein laye. Anek dhanyavaad.

[@harshajila1984]

i can sense his resentment and pain of letting down the ultimate sacrifice by our veer yodhas; honoured to hear the actual event from you sir. Such a shame that we didnt retaliate and avenge their loss :(

[@ateetjain9820]

Hats off to Strats News... for telling the buried tails of our valiant soldiers... And I've felt the pain of Col. Saab, I felt the pain my countrymen has to go through. I salute the spirit of Col. Saab who has to go through this🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@samk5463]

It is gratifying to see that India produces soldiers of such high calibre that even at 85 years of age, Col Shah displays such passion and anger at the deception by China. He rightly advises that every Chinese action should be equalled by an Indian pushback to send a message across. Mutilation of Indian soldiers by Chinese army is despicable and points out to the barbarity of the medeival minded Hans. India should react with extreme prejudice to such terrible events by Chinese & Pakistani armies.

[@pntikoo123]

Thousands of salutes to you sir..

[@ronny383]

Thanks for your service Sir .

[@1ssanjay]

I am so angry after watching this interview. He should have been given a free hand and artillery support like he wanted. The ground commanders know what is required to win. Not the politicians sitting in AC offices. That is why India needs Military Rule. Not dumbocracy. Security First. Economy can be side by side or 2nd. Always.

[@1ssanjay]

@an raghav You are crazy just like all the previous govt. Security, War, Defense matters are best left to armed forces...not civilians and corrupt babus who have no clue. They can deal with the business and civilian side of govt not defense related natters. Otherwise Military rule is what the good Dr has ordered!!!

[@Billganapathy]

Your revelations are, without recourse to flattery, so revealing and insightful. Please keep it going. I originally hail from Coorg the birthplace of Generals Cariappa and Thimmaiah who had to fight with their hands tied behind their backs thanks to Nehru and Krishna Menon. Elder Coorgs, though who are surviving and their heirs carry it in their memories. It is only now that the defense prowess is being solidified and hope the politicians there as usual mess it up.

[@haraprasadgoswami8526]

Once a soldier always a soldier. A soldier is taught to fight till his last breath. We can still see the pain and frustration of a soldier when he finds his men are brutally tortured to death and disrespected but he is not allowed to fight, that lives him traumatized for the life

[@as.sekhon]

Jai Hind 🇮🇳.

[@suppiahmurugesan8343]

This is the first time the Modi government has given substantial freedom to the military officers to deal with the Chinese as they deem fit. Jai Hind.

[@PromodhSridhar]

Hitlers defeat started from the battle of Stalingrad .. Chinese defeat has started from Galvan valley ! - Jaihind and no more to add 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 🇮🇳

[@ketujoshi5956]

🙏

[@praadeepsood8868]

If you don't learn from history, than history will teach the hard way,till you learn from it.hope this ends. sooner than later. (Chances are very slim. ) Jai Hind.

[@sujataganguly4529]

A big humble salute to you sir!

[@allyoursankurankur2215]

Do all your programmes in hindi, you will reach to more people

[@drdr73]

5 AR Bn HQ was at lokra ....not bhalukpong...just an aide de memoire.....walked that whole 5 div sector ages ago....incl the tulung la patrol

[@carryon2197]

Respects to the Colonel 🙏 Shows that our men go to any extent to not leave behind our fallen however adverse the situation maybe. Unlike the west chinese(pakistan) abandoning their own whom we give decent burial. However it is disappointing that our men were not given permission to carry arms & avenge their brothers. At this age our Col Shah has so much anguish to avenge, just imagine how he would have shredded the Chinese who took lives of our soldiers. But still, our armed forces over the years have made China count bodybags many times over. Jai Hind!

[@donbosco111]

Salute to Col. Shah🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@ramtal1125]

Just shows pre 2014, GOI was weak and incompetent to counter Dragon moves.. current policy and leadership is apt, capable and competent !

[@sasankasarma4828]

Sorry to say it but please stop interrupting sir!

[@Nandan_Singh.]

"We're always on the receiving end" 😓😓

[@slipknot00010]

India goverment always bow down to the Chinese this has to stop

[@vp4439]

Example for present CDS to learn

[@bhooshanjoshi]

શાહ સાહેબ, સેલ્ચુટ કરૂ છૂ नितीनराव 👍

[@sidd1212]

felt sorry but really when will we learn from your mistakes 1962 endsund report

[@abhianand3316]

A broken soldier!

[@satyam969]

Gokhale babu you can't understand his emotion... His level of patriotism is beyond comprehension by civilians who choose crappy politicians who inturn have always screwed the fauj.... I just hope we had a population worth dying for...

[@Tintin-gv9ir]

Shame on Indian politicians for not letting us stand up to Chinese and letting us bleed and bleed for decades

[@0A2Z]

हिंदी में भी बनाएं तो बहुत अच्छा।

[@kunalgarg5218]

So tulung la is under chinaese control or indias control today

[@KUNALBISWAS-NEWS-TECH-SHORT]

The Chinese unit ( regt ? ) responsible for this ?

[@subashchandrarath8358]

Sound quality iritating in all your vedios

[@andyt7159]

Bangladeshis killed 20 BSF soldiers , BJP was in power then . They were told not to fire and use weapons . BJP and congress are the same . Why did Galwan happen ?

[@sanjayram4831]

when will we act sensibly .even from rich experiences , we live in lethargy and irresponsibly.

[@satyam969]

Next time vote wisely, get in some veterans to the parliament...

[@abhisekhkumar4948]

I feel ashamed, india is very weak and self respect less..to stand up for itself.

[@deepaknarayan9635]

Expend 5% of GDP on defense

[@kedarisgreat]

Beautifully manicured 😂

[@allyoursankurankur2215]

Hindi mein bolo gokhale ji

[@chamankhan7396]

Tera kia huga kalia