{"product_id":"the-tiger-of-drass","title":"The Tiger of Drass by Meena Nayyar Himmat Singh Shekhawat (rare books)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIn May 1999, the Kargil insurgency escalated as infiltrators captured high-altitude posts vacated by Indian soldiers during the winter months.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eCaptain Anuj Nayyar, leading the 17 Jat Regiment, embarked on reconnaissance missions in the Drass sector.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eOn July 7–8, he led a two-night battle to secure a critical peak in the Pimple Complex.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAmid intense artillery and mortar fire, his platoon destroyed four enemy bunkers and neutralized numerous infiltrators.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDuring the assault on the fourth bunker, Captain Nayyar was struck by a rocket-propelled grenade, sacrificing his life but saving the lives of fifteen men.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHis actions were instrumental in India's success in Operation Vijay, leading to his posthumous award of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"127\"\u003eMaha Vir Chakra\u003c\/strong\u003e, India's second-highest gallantry award\u003c\/span\u003e .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"549\"\u003eMeena Nayyar\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eA retired librarian from Delhi University, she is a protective mother who had kept her son's memories private for nearly two decades.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe pain of losing her son was immense, but collaborating with Himmat Singh Shekhawat allowed her to share his story openly\u003c\/span\u003e .\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/indiashorts.com\/harpercollins-india-is-proud-to-announce-the-release-of-the-tiger-of-drass-capt-anuj-nayyar-23-kargil-hero-by-meena-nayyar-and-himmat-singh-shekhawat\/78048\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/indiashorts.com\/harpercollins-india-is-proud-to-announce-the-release-of-the-tiger-of-drass-capt-anuj-nayyar-23-kargil-hero-by-meena-nayyar-and-himmat-singh-shekhawat\/78048\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/indiashorts.com\/harpercollins-india-is-proud-to-announce-the-release-of-the-tiger-of-drass-capt-anuj-nayyar-23-kargil-hero-by-meena-nayyar-and-himmat-singh-shekhawat\/78048\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/indiashorts.com\/harpercollins-india-is-proud-to-announce-the-release-of-the-tiger-of-drass-capt-anuj-nayyar-23-kargil-hero-by-meena-nayyar-and-himmat-singh-shekhawat\/78048\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5625em] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eHimmat Singh Shekhawat\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eA member of the Rashtriya Riders, a biking group that pays homage to martyrs and their families, he has made it his life's mission to help the families of fallen soldiers and share their stories with the world\u003c\/span\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44274601230593,"sku":"2RBCU1F5T-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/MeenaNayyar_Author_HimmatSinghShekhawat.jpg?v=1659347324","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-tiger-of-drass","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}