My Time as a PoW in Pakistan-a story of courage, pain, pride and hope | Capt. GR CHOUDHARY | TEDxRTU
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- Опубликовано: 4 июн 2017
- A story about a prisoner of war featuring abuse and torture. Capt G.R.Choudhary (the then 2/Lt) of 3/9 Gorkha Rifles was at the forefront of action on the outskirts of Shakargarh in Pakistan (on 14/15 December 1971 ) when he was wounded and taken prisoner. As a PoW he spent close to a year in Pakistani jails enduring pain and torture. During captivity he encountered various Pakistani soldiers and officers who appeared to be seriously misinformed about Indians and India, and displayed undisguised animosity towards them.
On the bright side there were also some heartwarming experiences all of which left a lasting impression and became a huge learning experience.
Capt GR Choudhary is a valiant soldier who joined the Indian Navy at an early age and went on to be commissioned in the Indian Army in 1971. He was the leading Platoon Commander in the forefront of the night attack on village Chatarana deep inside Pakistan. Wounded in action he was taken prisoner. During the year long period as a Prisoner of War, he battled immense pain and torture. After release, he rejoined his regiment whereupon he was posted in Mizoram when insurgency was at its peak in that state. He excelled in pursuit and capture of insurgents and misguided elements.
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I see my father as i see you. Who died in 2015. He served in AEC
mohan anand janotra I am sorry to hear the same Mohan. May god rest the brave soul in peace !!
Proud for your father mate, I am indebted to persons like him. RIP
Rip
mohan anand janotra salute to ur father all the soldiers who sacrifice their lives and salute to the families of army personnels 🇹🇯JAI HIND
We are safe because of the immense sacrifices like your father gave.
RIP.
Salaam from an ordinary Pakistani Sir! You inspire me. Lots of Love! My dad was an army officer and he had fought in 1971 war. He's dead now but he used to tell me about the war. It hurts me to hear your tale.
it is shockig that none of our war heroics are written or taught in textbooks it must be included everyone of this country must kno the sacrifices
Tejas Mohite because we study what communists wanted us to study
As it can grow a feeling of proud for our own nation which I am afraid to say some don't want to happen
Im Also Spy.
Me B India Me 8 Saal Raha Hu Or 10 Barahman Auraton Ko Preg Kiya Hai
Captain Choudhury Sir, I salute to you & your courage, and to your mother, father and the family. I was 23 during that war and vividly remember the stories of our war heros who showed exemplary discipline, bravery and courage under the leadership of Field Marshall Sam Manekshaw.
dear sir we the whole nation salute you for the sufferings you have gone through and we request to the Govt. that all the fighter like you should be awarded all you deserve for.
Thank you for your service Capt Chaudhary..
Thank you. God bless you. No words can describe what you endured
We sleep because you stay awake
We live because you die. We thrive because you sacrifice
God bless you valiant heroes who keep our flag flying always, Jai Hind.
Great Sir,
Though I am 71 years, I am overwhelmed. From your experiences, I think the younger generation will learn a lot on national pride, devotion to duty towards motherland and nation building. Salute the forces.
Jai Hind
चौधरी साहब आप देश का गौरव हैं, आपके जज़्बे को सलाम
that an true indian
salute to you
India is proud of you Sir, Jai Hind 🇮🇳🙏🏻
sir, my grandfather also fought in the '71 war and my father served in the Indian Air force. I thank you for your service and I salute you.
Sir we love you a lot real brave heart
Thank you for your service and sacrifice for the country...You're a real tiger. Jai Hind....
No amount of thanks will ever be enough for men like you, sir. The least we can do is to be citizens worth fighting for. Immense gratitude sir. The nation shall always remember your service.
Manisha:” the least we can do is to be citizens worth fighting for “. Absolutely right. We have to be worthy of the gallant men who not only risk death defending us,but like Chaudry expose themselves fearlessly to the risk of capture and brutal torture.
You are a gem of a person. We're safe bcoz of ppl like you.Jai Hind!!
This is the best speech on ted i have seen on patriotism. And respect for Indian Armed forces and to Capt. Chaudhary
Dear sir we all indian are living safely freely because of you and all army personnel
Capt Chaudhary Sir
Aapko hamara pyar bhara aur respectful salaam.
Jai Bharat 🇮🇳
I salute Indian Army, and you also SIR. Wonderful Human being. What an upbringing, parvarish you received Sir. Dil chaahtaa hai ki ek baar aapke Parents ke Darshan Karoon.
Tears are rolling on my cheeks without my consent. when Abhinandan was captured I am literally crying, did not eat food for two days. It is true Indians are patriots many sacrificed for Country, unsung heroes are many. Sir, I bow my head before you. My beautiful Country India🇮🇳.
मैं नमन करता हूं ऐसे वीरों को जो अपने देश के लिए अपने प्राणों की भी परवाह नहीं करते 🙏🙏🇮🇳🇮🇳
Sir you don't need to ask pardon..
Pardon us sir that we have not chosen such govt till now.. that this pakistan and kashmir issue is not solved till.. You are a living legend sir....... Deep Respect...
He is just lying to victimize himself
@RAJAT BANSAL don't use such language, I was not abusing so why r u abusing
Bro..saw your comment..I can feel your happiness on kashmir being free and completely indian now..jai hind
@@amitdwivedi9951 unfortunately no, Kashmir was always Indian,there is not an iota of doubt in it,and regarding that 370 Scrap, great it scrapped,but in manner it scrapped was unconstitutional and it scrapping still not stopped even 2% of militancy or terrorist activities there and the whole j&k citizens are in lock down from past 1 year with 2g internet,with such kind of dacronian step,they have not stopped terrorism and also common citizen there are suffering even.
@@mohitdaheriya8712 lol Muslim Kashmir is always Pakistan
Thank you for your service Sir...Huge huge respect
I'm so sorry for your ordeal and the torment your family had to go through and i thank you for your service to India.
Jai Hind.
Thanks sir for sharing such a great experience 👌👌👌👌👌👌, The dedication of India Army and Patriotism can't be Expressed in words, the army pride of our Nation
Salute to the people like Capt G.R.Choudhary of Indian Army, they represent the best of us i feel, courage, commitment, and honesty!
Thats why Indian army is the best army in the world. Their ethics is unmatched and the respect is far high. The Officers like you makes the country proud and also sets a benchmark of inspiration for the youngsters like us. Jai hind 🙇
Sir watching you in tears brings tears in our eyes, we feel your pain sir. I wish I could undo all the suffering you and your family has gone through. We are indebted to you for your selfless act of service and we salute you for your exemplary courage. Sir you are a real hero and you live in our hearts. Jai Hind 🇮🇳
चौधरी साहब आप देश का गौरव हैं, आपके जज़्बे को सलाम 👏🙏
Hello sir I have to join NDA in January and this dream will complete in January and my second dream of life will be just to meet you 🇮🇳🙏🇮🇳🙏
Great tale of courage Sir, God bless all the remaining Indian POWs to come back and join their respective families.
Captain saab , pardon us , these are tears of a very very very brave soul. This land is safe because of aapka bravery.
Thank you for telling your experience
Great Respect 🙂 Sir !! Aapke balidan ke wajah se hum zinda he aur chain ki saans lete hai....
Respect sir ! You are a true hero.
Salute you Sir!
The Patriotism and dedication of Army towards nation always inspire us.
Jai Hind Sir!
Thank you sir, for your valuable service towards india, and salute to your sacrifice and bravery.
BHARAT MATA KI JAI, JAI HIND, JAI BHARAT
Proud that you belong to India... Respect for your service
No one can meet the standards & sacrifices that are made by our Armed Forces... Salute you sir... JAI HIND
courage under fire and still standing strong=that's him right there 👍👍👍respect sir
thank you sir for sharing your experience and story....
So proud of you sir. You inspire me so much! I promise to do something for my country ❤️
one of the best speeches heard till now on Tedx...thank you Chaudhary sir for serving Our nation 'India'.Salute & Respect .Jai Jawan.Jai Hind ki Sena.🇮🇳
thank you for your service .. respect
Salute to you sir, a soldier should never become emotionally weak, you stood firm and went through the worst, really great narration.
From the bottom of my heart I salute you Sir.
Really touching and I wish we have the gems of old leaders once again.
Sir I salute & i have no words to express....
You make me proud of our defence forces! With people like you my faith in humanity will remain intact! Your courage and resilience is enviable! Jai jawan! Jai kisan!
Great to know about Capt GR Chaudhary. Salute.. respect.. I wish our text book's should have taught about our war hero's
Handing over captured Pak territory and not negotiating PoK without conditions was a blunder in Shimla. Gilgit Baltistan should have been exchanged for 90000 POWs; the 3000 out of them who were war criminals in Bangladesh should have been tried in a Nuremberg style court and executed. We should have known how to convert a military victory into a total one like the USSR did in Potsdam in 1945.
Our weakest point is our generosity. I totally agree with you. Political will power and diplomacy could have been utilized in a much better way so as to correct the mistake committed by Nehru in UN admitting about referrandum in Kashmir
There were only 32000 troops, other 58000 were civilians or people working in army service.Otherwise indian army ki itni himmat na hoti
Muhammad Awais dude.. why you lying.. they all are pak army.. 91000.. and well trained
All Credit goes to CUNNING Congress
Many new protocol came into existence related to ethics of wars and pows after 1945....so Nuremberg style trial wasnt exactly possible
hats off to you sir,from Bangladesh
Nothing can repay your tremendous sacrifice, Sir.
Gorkha Rifles... Am proud to be a Gorkha
Bravo sir bravo. God bless you sir.
You are so extraordinary. I bow you with folded hands. So proud of you. You are the most dignified most respected 🙏🏼
Hats off sir to ur passion and patriotism fr our country.jai hind
Salute to you Sir. Jai Hind
Salute you Capt Sahab...Jai Hind Jai Bharat
A refreshing first-hand recounting of horror and hope.
SIR, i was about 6 years of my age ,or i was in 1st std when you people in armed forces gave us this day , this country remembers you all with great respect always,may god bless you with good health. soldiers never die-they just fade away..JAI HIND SIR
Thank you so much for protecting us. Sad to hear about your experience as POW.
Great sir SACRIFICE...........kya hota h y koi army s shikhe ....I LOVE MY INDIA and LOVE MY ARMY....Khas vo din aye jb m army m hu plz people ...wishes for me .....💕💕💕👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍✌✌✌✌✌✌✌
Lokesh arya ....gud luck Bhai, I wish you get in the army
lokesh arya main dya krta hn k tum RAW k agent bno aur tum Pakistan m ao aur yahan ki mehman nawazi k mazay lo aur tum tumhn pata chaly ga k tu kitna patriot ho kasam sy jb wapas family m jao gy to tab apni 7 naslon ko lesson sikhao gy kbhi patriot nh bnna
lokesh arya ye apna experience nh bta RHA balk tum logon ko naseehat bta RHA hai k waha kia kia karty hain ta k tum log who kaam mat kro Jo m ne kia tha per tum log to kuch aur samanjh rhy ho so btanen ki koshish kr RHA k kitni thokai hoti hai
Hi Mohammad Modasir00500.... Ind army has won against Pak every time..... If you don't believe it...there is country named BANGLADESH....which was formed after defeating Pak.... If feasible, please request your Madarsa admin to include HISTORY as an additional subject in your curriculum.....apart from your default subjects of loading AK-47 and configuring bombs.....
me css hahaha..gr8 reply..ye saale madarssa chhaap kahan samjhenge inn baaton ko..
Thank you for your great service. You are our hero. Jai Hind
Sir, accept my sincere thanks for giving your service . Jai Hind.
That's a great story... We salute you for your contribution for the nation.... Jai hind sir.
Hats off to you Sir- My grand salute with heartiest gratitude
Proud of our mighty Indian army we are the best
Proud of you sir, your valor and courage makes us safe and gives us freedom
Salute to you Sir! Very touched by hearing your valiant story. Thank you for your contribution towards our country
Salute to this courageous soldiers for their tremendous services.
Salute sir, we will always remember ur and ur men sacrifice for one common name which inspires us all ‘India ‘
As Indian I am always with you and THANK YOU for your sacrifices
सर आप जैसे महान वीर योद्धाओं के कारण है आज इस महान भारतवर्ष के लोग खुली हवा में सांस ले रहे हैं.. यह सारा वतन आप को सलाम करता है और आप जैसे महान अनगिनत योद्धाओं को सलाम करता है
A Salute for those tears in your eyes sir. Respect to Indian Army.
Your tears adds to your bravery and displays humane nature of Indian army.
No words...proud of u..salute.. Jai hind sir
I love my country and officers like you !!! Sir we r proud of you..
Thank you sir for your service to the nation. ❤️❤️🙏🙏
We are highly inspired Sir. Ja Hind.
Hats off to you, Capt Choudhary. Thank you for your service.
Love you and your courageous efforts you made during the deadliest hours of the operations. I don't know how to pay you salutes bcz you deserve much more than.... . Sincere Thanks From Balochistan
Shah Dost Baloch love from india❤ baloch will be an independent nation just like bangladesh. Keep hopes high our mighty Indian army is there to help you our beloved baloch brothers and sisters.
Thank you Bhai Indian has a great respect and support to Baluchistan
Thank you Sir. Speechless
I just love you so much because you’re our true Hero,
I’m always praying for you all soldiers,
Hope I can meet you soon.
This man is true to his salt and speaks the truth. men in any country recognize the true officers and gentlemen.every man who fights for his country without any prejudice for the enemy should be hailed. soldiers of warring nations should respect each other because they are only performing their duties , and no more . soldiers are beyond the bounds of cast, creed and religion.They fade away when they die and go to valhala.. Dont abuse them but remember your forefathers who would have done the same. Bravo to all the soldiers of the world.
Great nation's hav Great Armies , Thank u Sir for ur service to our nation , u r the real hero !
Salute you Sir! Because of you guys, we are safe in our house. God Bless Indian Army, Navy and Air Forces. Jai Hind.
a standing ovation for you soldier ... you justify your identity ... Jai Hind ... I salute You from all my heart
Moved by your courage and service sir..Jai Hind.. Jai Hind ki Sena 🙏🙏
All that i can say is Thank you so much sir, God always bless you, your family, and all our indian soldiers
Each and every drop of your tears are precious Dear Sir..Jai Hind🇮🇳
thanks Sir for sharing your experience.. my respect to you
Huge respect...😢,, we r proud of u sir.. so inspirational words..
Bravo!!! Truly inspirational life story sir. Thanks a lot Sir.
You’re an inspiration sir.. ❤️ lots of respect and love.
National salute. Hero's of India.we look forward you inspiring thousands more. Salute to your mother. Father.
I salute you sir ! We indian citizens can sleep peacefully because of soldiers like you India is in safe hands.
Thanks
thankyou sir!!! Jai hind
Our next generations 'll derive inspiration from you.
Simple words. Sincere. Solid Soldier. So proud..... My Salute to Capt GR Choudhary.....
Very Brave man! respect to you SIR !! and thank you sharing your experience.
Excellent you deserve an up right Salute Sir!
Hi, GR as we used to call you......................I and my wife will be in Jodhpur on 6 and 7 Dec.............can we meet? Col Anil Athale