Article Title: Zojila Day & Operation Bison
02-11-2022
Defence & Internal Security Prelims Plus
Why is in news? Zojila Day commemorated at Zojila War Memorial near Drass to celebrate action by Indian troops in 1948 Operation Bison
Zojila Day was commemorated at Zojila War Memorial near Drass on November 1 to celebrate the gallant action by Indian troops in 'Operation Bison' in 1948 which was launched on the icy heights of Zojila pass, the gateway to Ladakh.
The commemoration of the day was marked with a solemn wreath-laying by Commander Dras Warriors of the Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps, to pay homage to the gallant bravehearts, who have etched their names in history by liberating the Zojila pass from Pakistani Intruders.
Zojila day epitomises the indomitable spirit of bravery and 'Never Say Die' attitude of the Indian Army.
This battle was also historic for the reason that tanks were used for the first time at such heights.
Operation Bison is the codename of the assault and capture of Zoji La, Dras and Kargil district in Ladakh by the Indian Army during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947-1948.
Zoji La had been seized by Pakistani raiders in 1948 in their campaign to capture Ladakh.
The pass was recaptured by Indian forces on 1 November in a daring assault, which achieved success primarily due to the surprise use of armour, then the highest altitude at which armour had operated in combat in the world.
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