संवाद # 198: This Indian Army Major Was Court Martialed in Kargil War | Manish Bhatnagar

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Manish Bhatnagar, a former Major in the Indian Army, is widely known for being the first officer to report the initial Pakistani intrusions during the Kargil War in 1999. Despite his early warnings, the intelligence was overlooked by the higher command, leading to significant consequences. Major Bhatnagar has since become a vocal advocate for accountability and transparency within the military, especially concerning the lapses during the Kargil conflict. His experiences and insights offer a compelling perspective on the challenges and responsibilities faced by those in uniform. 00:00 From NDA to Siachen 02:02 Major reports Pak intrusion in Jan/Feb 1999 6:40 Generals didn't take intrusion report seriously? 10:22 Intelligence failure a BIG LIE 15:48 Major moves from Siachen to Batalik 18:20 Siachen troops sent to war were unprepared 21:04 Army chief comes to Batalik 23:36 Troops busy in building a Zoo during the war? 25:36 When Major told Brig Devinder about his troops condition 29:05 How Generals were putting irrational pressure on troops 31:20 How Brigadier Devinder was misled 34:10 Brigadier Devinder's brilliance 37:09 How Major Bhatnagar was shunted out 46:03 How Major was convicted by Indian Army 57:17 How good officers were punished in Kargil war 59:10 Major Navdip Cheema should've got PVC 1:01:19 Good officers during Kargil didn't get their due 1:06:48 Bhai Bhateejawaad in Indian Army? 1:10:24 Lessons of 1962 & Kargil - role of generals 1:13:15 Role of General VP Malik & other generals 1:17:06 Ex-Major Bhatnagar's thoughts on Indian Army