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Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh Pal
The Naga Hills are home to simple, intelligent, proud people with a rich culture, faith, and a deep sense of love. Living in a close-knit democratic society, they possess their own unique moral codes and traditions. My association with the Nagas began in 1951, and during my four-year tenure in the region, I formed lasting friendships and a deep affection for them. Sharing their joys and sorrows, I earned their trust—even among hostiles—and embraced the challenge of solving their diverse difficulties, often playing the role of a confidant and advisor.
This experience gave me the confidence to address delicate matters and shaped my understanding of their lives, culture, and concerns. My fondness for tribal communities traces back to my childhood, accompanying my father to the central provinces where my grandfather, a deputy commissioner, served the nation. My early bond with tribal residents grew stronger through my command of Gurkha and Garhwali troops, and later, while serving in Assam. Living with these communities allowed me to adopt their philosophy and deepen my commitment to serving them with love and dedication to the nation.
Lt Col. S.S. Pandit (Late)
Lt. Col. S.S. Pandit was born in Nagpur on 17th August 1911, in Nagpur, which was a part of Central Provinces during British Raj. In the early 1930s, he joined the Indian Army and was posted to the 7th Battalion of the 1st Punjab Regiment stationed at Jhelum city, which currently lies in the Pakistani segment of Punjab. Later, for a significant part of his army career, he belonged to the 5th Regiment of the Gorkha Rifles, which was posted to the Burma Front during the last few years of the IInd World War. Significantly, the Gorkha Regiment, along with many others, played an important role in the famous Battle of Kohima – Imphal, which the British Allied Forces fought and won against the Japanese Army during the period 1943-44. As per the records of the British Army National Museum, the Battle of Kohima was so fierce and decisive that it proved to be a turning point in the II World War on the eastern front and was instrumental in the eventual retreat of the Japanese Army.
