Cho La 1967 - Curated by Jai Samota | Based on interactions with veterans.

The Tenth Battalion, Jammu & Kashmir Rifles (10 JAK RIF), had to hastily move to Binaguri shortly after it was raised on October 1, 1964, to relieve 3 JAT, which was relocating to the western sector. The battalion was commanded by Lt Col Mahatam Singh, who would go on to become a Regimental legend.

Orders soon came for a high-altitude tenure under 17 Mountain Division, 63 Mountain Brigade, at Chhangu Lake in Sikkim, then an Indian protectorate. The division was under Major General Sagat Singh, and the brigade was led by Brigadier Kundan Singh. A location swap was ordered: 10 JAK RIF would relieve 11 JAK RIF at Chhangu/Cho La defences, while 11 JAK RIF would move into Binaguri.

Rising tensions at Cho La

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