Archive · 24 Sep 2026
27 Rajput Prepared to Reattempt Perilous Kargil Peak Assault
During the Kargil War, 27 Rajput soldiers tried to attack an enemy-held mountain feature.
Their first attempt on June 25 had to be stopped because the climb was extremely difficult.
The soldiers returned safely and discussed how to try again.
Major Navdeep Singh Cheema was chosen to lead the next assault.
Captain Shyamal Sinha, an experienced mountaineer, decided to join the assault team.
The battalion wanted to move within 24 to 48 hours so the enemy would not expect the plan.
The soldiers rested on June 26 because the climb had exhausted them.
They planned to try again on June 27.
Some soldiers also felt that the date was meaningful because their unit was called 27 Rajput.
A June 25 assault on the mountain feature was aborted after the terrain proved exceptionally demanding.
Major Navdeep Singh Cheema and Captain Shyamal Sinha were selected to lead the renewed effort.
The battalion assessed that the following 24 to 48 hours were crucial for preserving surprise.
June 26 was set aside to allow the exhausted assault troops to recover before trying again.
The second attempt was planned for June 27, a date that held special significance for 27 Rajput.
- Who
- The 27 Rajput battalion, led for the renewed attempt by Major Navdeep Singh Cheema with Captain Shyamal Sinha and other officers.
- What
- The battalion planned a second assault on an enemy-held mountain feature after an aborted attempt.
- When
- The first attempt occurred on June 25; June 26 was reserved for rest, and the second attempt was planned for June 27.
- Where
- On a perilous mountain feature during the Kargil War; the article also refers to prior service in Sopore and training at Gulmarg.
- Why
- To attack the feature while preserving surprise, using the experience gained from the first attempt.
- Conflict
- Kargil War
- Unit
- 27 Rajput
- First attempt
- Aborted on June 25
- Planned renewed attempt
- June 27
- Rest period
- June 26
- Assault leader
- Major Navdeep Singh Cheema
- Rope-fixing and assault support
- Captain Shyamal Sinha, assisted by three Ladakh Scouts personnel