This is Naik Gura Singh of 13 SIKH LI showing a newspaper obituary of his comrades. He is the lone survivor of the 30 Khalsas of 13 SIKH LI led by Major Birendra Singh who were heli dropped in Jaffna University in Sri Lanka on 11th October 1987. Salute to his Regimental Spirit – Which Continues to be the Back Bone of Army .. As Ever.

Naik Gura Singh of 13 Sikh LI holds up photographs of his comrades who he lost fighting the LTTE in Jaffna in 1987.
He is the only survivor from out of 30 khalsas, led by Maj Birendra Singh, who were heli dropped into Jaffna university, Sri Lanka.

Unfortunately, the operation, which was planned to capture the top brass of the LTTE, had to be called off and the other teams could not land, leaving these brave Sikhs alone amidst the enemy. Surrounded and outnumbered by the LTTE, they fought till they ran out of ammunition or life, whichever happened first. All but one died fighting. Gura Singh was captured and eventually returned. He brought back the story of those braves who fought till death, knowing they had no chances. He spoke of a last suicidal bayonet attack by three soldiers who were the only ones left alive in the end.
This is one of the most poignant battles ever fought by the Indian Army.

paying homage to his comrades whom he lost on this day fighting ltte.