Siachen hero, Colonel Narendra ‘Bull’ Kumar (retd) passes away
Team Udayavani, Jan 1, 2021, 12:30 PM IST
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New Delhi: Colonel (retd) Narendra Kumar, a legendary mountaineer who had spotted Pakistani activities around the Siachen glacier in 1984 that helped India secure it subsequently, died on Thursday at the Army’s Research and Referral hospital. He was 87.
India had launched ‘Operation Meghdoot’ in April 1984 to gain total control of the strategically-located glacier as well as nearby passes following Col Kumar’s ground report about Pakistani activities.
An alumnus of the Indian Military Academy, Col (retd) Kumar, popularly known as Bull’ Kumar, was regarded as one of the finest mountaineers of the country.
Officials said he died of age-related complications.
“IndianArmy pays homage to Col Narendra Bull’ Kumar The Soldier Mountaineer who will continue to inspire generations. Colonel Narendra Bull’ Kumar passed away today leaving behind a saga of utmost dedication, courage and bravery,” the Army said in a tweet.
Former Chief of Army Staff Gen VP Malik and many veterans paid glowing tributes to Col (retd) Kumar.
“First to report on Pakistani mischief in Siachen sending patrol and mountaineering expeditions to the Glacier area. India was thus able pre-empt Pakistani attempt to occupy Saltoro Range ….Salute!,” he tweeted.
Air Vice Marshal (retd) Manmohan Bahadur described Kumar as a “legend”.
“Absolute LEGEND! The one who raised the red flag on Pak’s evil designs on #Siachen Glacier. Was privileged 2bassociated with Col Kumar’s FIRST expedition to the glacier in1978. We took out a casualty from the most important post, bang in the middle, aptly named KUMAR,” he tweeted.
Kumar was cremated at the Army’s Brar Square.
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