'They Were Taken By Surprise': Army General Reveals The BIG PANGONG Move That Stunned China

Lt. Gen. Sanjiv Rai (Retd.), former GOC Chetak Corps and Military Secretary to the President of India, unpacks the turning point on the Line of Actual Control that tilted the tactical balance in India’s favour. He walks through the bold occupation of the Kailash Range, how Indian forces secured commanding heights, and gained direct visibility over Chinese positions—catching Beijing off guard. Rai highlights the role of speed, surprise, and decisive action on the ground, and explains why even a brief delay could have altered the outcome. A sharp, insider account of strategy, timing, and battlefield execution—watch the full episode.