Balidan: Stories of India's Greatest Para Special Forces Operatives

Name: Balidan: Stories of India's Greatest Para Special Forces Operatives
Rating: 4.042253494262695 (71 reviews)

Swapnil Pandey

Jul 2023 · Harper Collins

4.0

71 reviews

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Few possess greater courage, yet remain in oblivion, than the Indian Para Special Forces. To these brave officers, worthy owners of the Balidan badge, is entrusted the safety of the most perilous heights and the annihilation of the darkest underbellies of terrorism. The legacy of these warriors is shrouded in mystery and legend. So secretive are their missions that little is known about them beyond code names like Dagger, Ghost, Viper or Desert Scorpio.

In this remarkable collection of tales of valour beyond measure, Swapnil Pandey lifts the curtain on some of the greatest Special Forces officers and introduces readers to Colonel Santosh Mahadik, Captain Tushar Mahajan, Brigadier Saurabh Singh Shekhawat, Subedar Major Mahendra Singh and others. Based on more than two hundred interviews with the friends and families of these men, conducted over one year and multiple trips to various Special Forces Units near the LoC and the LAC, Balidan seeks to resurrect these men from the shadows for the first time ever.

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4.0

71 reviews

Kevin Rush

August 4, 2024

just couldn't finish the book. condensing the experiences while just flat out claiming these men were awesome does not make for a good read

Shubhendu

July 20, 2023

i loved sf and as a youngster i wanna know more and more about them thakns a lot for this valuable and enriching knowledge sharing with the rest of the world

Joydeep Das

August 16, 2023

Felt as if I was watching a movie. A precious book for the SF admirers. Jai Hind!!

About the author

Swapnil Pandey's extensively researched books are aimed at creating awareness about the work and lives of Indian Army personnel and their families. Her book Balidan: Stories of India's Greatest Para Special Forces Operatives is a national bestseller. She writes a popular blog as well as articles for magazines and newspapers, and appears on national TV as a panelist.

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