Para Commando: The true account of a Special Forces Operative, Capt Arun Singh Jasrotia

Deepak Surana

ISBN 10: 9364118154 / ISBN 13: 9789364118156

Published by Srishti Publishers & Distributors, 2025

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1990s, Kashmir In the dense forests of Kashmir, where silence was shattered by gunfire and loyalty was measured in blood, one man redefined courage. Captain Arun Singh Jasrotia, an elite officer of the 9 Para (Special Forces), wasn t just a soldier; he was a storm in olive green. Covert operations against the enemy, a formidable information network, heart-pounding assault on terrorist strongholds this action-packed official biography traces the journey of a quiet and resilient boy s transformation into one of India s finest Special Forces operatives. Awarded the prestigious Ashok Chakra posthumously, the highest peacetime gallantry award, Capt Jasrotia exhibited unmatched valour and bravery in safeguarding his team and fighting terrorists in Lolab Valley. Even with death lurking at every corner during the operation, he put the safety of his men first and laid down his life in the line of duty, and a legend was born. Para Commando is the untold true-life account of Captain Arun Singh Jasrotia of 9 Para (SF). It captures the fierce spirit of the soldier who lived and died by the motto of Balidan!

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Para Commando: The true account of a Special Forces Operative, Capt Arun Singh Jasrotia
• Publisher: Srishti Publishers & Distributors
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9364118154
• ISBN 13: 9789364118156
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

1990s, Kashmir In the dense forests of Kashmir, where silence was shattered by gunfire and loyalty was measured in blood, one man redefined courage. Captain Arun Singh Jasrotia, an elite officer of the 9 Para (Special Forces), wasn't just a soldier; he was a storm in olive green. Covert operations against the enemy, a formidable information network, heart-pounding assault on terrorist strongholds - this action-packed official biography traces the journey of a quiet and resilient boy's transformation into one of India's finest Special Forces operatives. Awarded the prestigious Ashok Chakra posthumously, the highest peacetime gallantry award, Capt Jasrotia exhibited unmatched valour and bravery in safeguarding his team and fighting terrorists in Lolab Valley. Even with death lurking at every corner during the operation, he put the safety of his men first and laid down his life in the line of duty, and a legend was born. Para Commando is the untold true-life account of Captain Arun Singh Jasrotia of 9 Para (SF). It captures the fierce spirit of the soldier who lived and died by the motto of Balidan!

About the Author

" A graduate in business administration, Deepak Surana developed a keen interest in the Armed Forces at an early age. He has met many war veterans and families of those who laid down their lives for the nation.He has previously written The Shershah of Kargil - the definitive biography of the late Captain Vikram Batra, PVC, The Kargil Story - a vivid account of five crucial battles fought during the Kargil War, and The Liberators of Bangladesh - true accounts of glorious battles from the 1971 Ind-Pak War. He made valuable contributions to the blockbuster film Shershaah, for which he received due recognition. This is his fourth book.He works in his family business in Bangalore and devotes much of his spare time to help spread awareness about the Armed Forces in any way he can."