Lone Survivor of Jaffana University Operation Pawan - 30 Sikhs vs LTTE | WNC Podcast

This episode features Sardar Retd. Naik Gora Singh, the lone survivor of the Jaffna University Helidrop (Operation Pawan – 1987) in Sri Lanka.

He served in the 13 Sikh Light Infantry, a group of 30 brave soldiers fighting against the LTTE during one of the most dangerous missions in Indian Army history.

Only one man came back alive — Gora Singh.

In this emotional and unforgettable conversation, he opens up about his life as a soldier, the night of the operation, and the brothers he lost.

Chapters:
00:00 – 02:39 — Highlights
02:40 – 03:29 — Introduction
03:30 – 04:14 — Guest Introduction
04:15 – 07:34 — The Operation Order Issued in Sri Lanka
07:35 – 10:19 — Instructions Given Before the Mission
10:20 – 12:04 — When Communication Completely Broke Down
12:05 – 14:09 — Where a Soldier’s Courage Really Comes From
14:10 – 17:29 — The Story Behind the 29 Brave Soldiers
17:30 – 18:29 — Locations Where Casualties Occurred
18:30 – 19:39 — How the Team Managed to Reach the Hospital
19:40 – 22:14 — Understanding Who Prabhakaran Really Was
22:15 – 22:59 — The Moment Only One Sikh Remained Alive
23:00 – 24:54 — Why the Sikh Kada Holds Deep Meaning
24:55 – 25:42 — A Powerful Story of Martyrdom
25:43 – 26:54 — The 35 Lakh Bribe Incident
26:55 – 31:54 — “If You Were the Chief Today…”
31:55 – 32:54 — The Five Oaths Taken in the Regiment
32:55 – 35:59 — Why LTTE Used Torture Tactics
36:00 – 39:04 — How They Realised One Singh Was Still Alive
39:05 – 47:34 — One Soldier Captured, 29 Leaders Escaped Before Them
47:35 – 50:39 — Why Seeing the Singhs Made the Enemy Hesitate
50:40 – 58:39 — The Battle With Weapons vs The Battle of Life
58:40 – 01:01:19 — Why Sardars Are Deeply Respected Abroad
01:01:20 – 01:05:39 — Honest Views on the Agni Veer Scheme
01:05:40 – 01:11:39 — Why Knowing Our History Truly Matters
01:11:40 – END — Choosing Honest Earnings Over an Easy Life


🪖 Topics Covered (Well-Structured & SEO Friendly)
1. Early Life & Joining the Indian Army
– Why he decided to join the Army
– His training, discipline, and life before the operation

2. Operation Pawan Background
– What was happening in Sri Lanka in 1987
– Role of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF)
– Why the 13 Sikh Light Infantry was chosen for this mission

3. The Jaffna University Helidrop
– How the soldiers were heli-dropped
– What went wrong on the ground
– Fighting against LTTE fighters through the night
– Remembering the bravery of his brothers
– How he became the only survivor out of 30 soldiers

4. Miracles & Faith
– How a bullet passed through his turban
– How he believes God protected him that night

5. Aftermath
– Recovering from injuries
– How the Army and his village reacted
– Living with memories of the soldiers who didn’t return

6. Reflections on Life
– What he would have done if he wasn’t a soldier
– His message for youth about discipline, courage & destiny


🎖 Guest:
Sardar Retd. Naik Gora Singh (13 Sikh Light Infantry, Operation Pawan Veteran)

🎥 Host: Kanwarjit Singh Advocate
🎬 Production: Balraj Matta and Team , Faridkot (+9199158 80545)
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