Veer Colonel Ashok Tara: 1971 War Hero

In 1971, India won the war and Pakistan surrendered. However, one mission was still incomplete. Bangladesh's to be Prime Minister Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's family was being held captive by Pakistani soldiers. Major Ashok Tara was given the responsibility to make sure that Rahman's family was safe. During a daring rescue from the clutches of the Pakistani Army, Tara saved the life of Sheikh Hasina and her newborn child. he was awarded Cir Chakra for his bravery during the Gangasagar operation in 1971. Colonel Tara got recognition for saving the life of a future Prime Minister in 2012 when Dhaka announced it was conferring the 'Friend of Bangladesh' Award to him. Listen to the story of Veer Colonel Ashok Tara only on Bharat Ke Veer: India's Defence Forces Podcast. Host: Colonel (Retd.) HV Sharma, Mahar Regiment Narrator: Tuhinanshu Chaturvedi Scripted by: Dhruv Lau Production Design: Aayush Mehra Creative Director: Dhruv Lau

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Bharat Ke Veer - India’s Defence Forces

Bharat Ke Veer - India’s Defence Forces A podcast on Gallantry Award Winners of Defence forces in various wars. India’s Bravehearts who fought in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, Siachen Glacier, Kargil war, Galwan V ... wan Valley – straight from the ‘horses mouth’. The action on-ground .. perspectives .. what happened when we looked the enemy in the eye! Listen from the award winners themselves, their tale of victory from the Army, Airforce, and the Navy