The War memorial is located
at the base of Kalidhar feature which was constructed by 6thBattalion
the Sikh Light Infantry in remembrance of the martyrs who laid down their lives
while capturing the Kalidhar feature from Pakistan troops during the 1965 war.
In 1965 Indo- Pak war in J&K, the unit distinguished itself in the
heroic defence of Chhamb and the capture of Kalidhar feature. In this operation
for its heroic action, 6 SIKH LI was awarded battle honour ‘KALIDHAR’ and
Theatre honour ‘J&K’. The then CO, Lt Col PK Nandagopal was awarded the
coveted Maha Vir Chakra (MVC).
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