1 00:00:50,458 --> 00:00:52,458 - Good morning, Madhavi. - Good morning, Madhavi. 2 00:00:52,541 --> 00:00:53,708 Good morning. 3 00:00:53,791 --> 00:00:55,500 What happened? It's Sunday today. 4 00:00:56,083 --> 00:00:56,958 Yeah. 5 00:00:58,041 --> 00:00:59,250 Good morning. 6 00:00:59,333 --> 00:01:02,166 We're going to Srinagar, pack your bags. 7 00:01:03,208 --> 00:01:06,291 Sangy is in Mirage now, and Chou Sir's on leave, so, 8 00:01:06,375 --> 00:01:08,125 - we all have to go. - Okay. 9 00:01:08,208 --> 00:01:09,875 - See you, Madhavi. - See you, Madhavi. 10 00:01:15,583 --> 00:01:19,041 Last night in Kargil Sector, of the Indian Army's 11 00:01:19,125 --> 00:01:22,541 important ammunition depots was completely destroyed 12 00:01:22,625 --> 00:01:25,125 by unknown intruders with heavy bombing. 13 00:01:25,208 --> 00:01:28,958 And the resident of Kargil's Magistrate was also been targeted today. 14 00:01:29,041 --> 00:01:33,250 {\an8}Constant firing is being carried out from the peaks of the Tololing Complex, 15 00:01:33,333 --> 00:01:36,500 {\an8}which is the hard to reach mountainous region of the Kargil Sector 16 00:01:36,583 --> 00:01:38,833 {\an8}closest to the Srinagar-Leh Highway. 17 00:01:38,916 --> 00:01:40,875 Due to the scarcity of ammunition and supplies… 18 00:01:40,958 --> 00:01:45,333 Sir, the ISI Chief has already called thrice. 19 00:01:45,416 --> 00:01:46,875 What should we do? 20 00:01:46,958 --> 00:01:48,416 The Indian DGMO? 21 00:01:49,208 --> 00:01:51,166 I have already lied to the Indian DGMO. 22 00:01:52,291 --> 00:01:54,416 But we will have to tell ISI Chief the truth. 23 00:01:54,500 --> 00:01:55,625 Hmm. 24 00:01:55,708 --> 00:01:56,833 We don't have to, General. 25 00:01:58,625 --> 00:02:01,416 The Chief has shown the Prime Minister those captured posts in Skardu. 26 00:02:01,500 --> 00:02:04,500 Yes, but he doesn't know that they are on the other side of the LoC. 27 00:02:04,583 --> 00:02:06,583 Yeah, but that was our plan, wasn't it? 28 00:02:07,083 --> 00:02:09,458 Sir, before anybody else tells PM Nawaz… 29 00:02:13,750 --> 00:02:16,416 I want you to organize a briefing at the earliest. 30 00:02:18,125 --> 00:02:21,500 It's time our Prime Minister gets to play his part in this plan. 31 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:21,916 Tony, do you remember, when we were just married, 32 00:03:22,666 --> 00:03:25,000 I used to sleep till late everyday. 33 00:03:26,208 --> 00:03:30,333 And you would fly your MiG over our house just to wake me up every morning. 34 00:03:32,875 --> 00:03:36,583 If you don't want me to get used to waking up late all over again… 35 00:03:37,291 --> 00:03:39,041 you better come back to wake me up. 36 00:03:58,250 --> 00:03:59,666 Can't you stand still for a moment? 37 00:04:01,625 --> 00:04:02,708 It'll just take a minute. 38 00:04:03,416 --> 00:04:05,833 I need to pack my things. Is this important right now? 39 00:04:05,916 --> 00:04:07,750 When do we do it? Your birthday is coming up. 40 00:04:08,500 --> 00:04:10,708 It's a small mission. I'll be back before my birthday. 41 00:04:14,791 --> 00:04:15,750 Please don't worry. 42 00:04:17,583 --> 00:04:19,125 I'm not worried. Now turn. 43 00:06:13,500 --> 00:06:15,500 Welcome to the GHQ, Mr. Prime Minister. 44 00:06:17,833 --> 00:06:20,416 I don't understand why you've called such an urgent meeting. 45 00:06:21,375 --> 00:06:24,041 This way, sir. Let's sit down and talk. 46 00:06:24,125 --> 00:06:25,041 Okay. 47 00:06:28,208 --> 00:06:31,333 Tell me, what briefing did you want to give me? 48 00:06:36,833 --> 00:06:39,583 Sir, as per your wishes, 49 00:06:39,666 --> 00:06:42,958 our freedom fighters have endured the harsh winter, 50 00:06:43,041 --> 00:06:45,625 and they have occupied many new peaks in the valley. 51 00:06:47,500 --> 00:06:50,125 Some of those posts are across the LoC. 52 00:06:53,958 --> 00:06:56,916 Sir, these are the very same posts that overlook NH1, 53 00:06:57,000 --> 00:06:59,000 that the Chief had showed you in Skardu. 54 00:06:59,666 --> 00:07:01,250 As the Chief briefed you… 55 00:07:01,333 --> 00:07:05,750 General Musharraf, has the army forgotten how to clearly answer a simple question? 56 00:07:20,208 --> 00:07:21,916 This is the LoC, sir. 57 00:07:23,333 --> 00:07:25,958 And all these captured posts, 58 00:07:26,791 --> 00:07:28,041 are across the LoC. 59 00:07:29,708 --> 00:07:31,041 They are Indian posts. 60 00:07:34,291 --> 00:07:35,875 {\an8}Good morning, gentlemen. 61 00:07:35,958 --> 00:07:38,708 {\an8}You've all been summoned here at extremely short notice, 62 00:07:38,791 --> 00:07:41,833 {\an8}because in the Kargil, Drass and Batalik sectors, 63 00:07:41,916 --> 00:07:45,500 our army is facing very heavy attacks at the moment. 64 00:07:45,583 --> 00:07:49,500 And, it seems like a highly coordinated attack. 65 00:07:50,083 --> 00:07:50,958 Oak. 66 00:07:51,041 --> 00:07:52,125 Sir. 67 00:07:52,208 --> 00:07:55,000 The army's ammunition dump has been destroyed. 68 00:07:55,083 --> 00:07:58,125 Their recce helicopters have also been heavily damaged. 69 00:07:58,208 --> 00:08:02,000 The National Highway 1 that connects Srinagar with Leh and Ladakh, 70 00:08:02,083 --> 00:08:04,083 has been completely cut off. 71 00:08:04,166 --> 00:08:05,958 Army supplies are getting affected. 72 00:08:06,041 --> 00:08:08,041 Now for those unfamiliar with this terrain, 73 00:08:08,708 --> 00:08:15,083 This stretch of Drass, Kargil and Batalik, is a 115 kilometer long stretch. 74 00:08:15,791 --> 00:08:18,166 Right now it's a black hole for the army, 75 00:08:18,250 --> 00:08:20,583 quite frankly, maybe for us as well. 76 00:08:22,375 --> 00:08:27,416 And that's why, air combat and bombing squadrons will be on standby, 77 00:08:27,500 --> 00:08:32,125 until, The Golden Arrows find the answer to the most fundamental question, 78 00:08:34,333 --> 00:08:35,833 Who are we fighting? 79 00:08:38,166 --> 00:08:40,125 Then why don't you say it clearly, 80 00:08:40,208 --> 00:08:42,958 that they aren't the Mujahideen but the Pakistan army. 81 00:08:43,041 --> 00:08:45,125 And as far as I remember, 82 00:08:45,208 --> 00:08:48,125 you didn't inform Mr. Nawaz about this in Skardu. 83 00:08:48,208 --> 00:08:50,833 For the world and India technically, they are Mujahideen. 84 00:08:50,916 --> 00:08:52,375 We've trained them to speak Pashto. 85 00:08:52,458 --> 00:08:55,708 Pashto? What is the point of training them in Pashto? 86 00:08:55,791 --> 00:08:57,000 What if they get caught? 87 00:08:57,083 --> 00:08:59,666 Them getting caught is impossible. 88 00:08:59,750 --> 00:09:02,250 It's impossible to reach us at that height. 89 00:09:02,333 --> 00:09:05,791 Like in Siachen, where we weren't able to reach the Indian Army. This time they-- 90 00:09:05,875 --> 00:09:07,958 Enough! I've had it with this briefing. 91 00:09:10,583 --> 00:09:13,750 You will stop the foolishness you've pulled off without my knowledge… 92 00:09:15,291 --> 00:09:17,083 and you'll wait for orders from me. 93 00:09:21,250 --> 00:09:22,166 Let's go. 94 00:09:23,125 --> 00:09:24,125 Mr. Nawaz. 95 00:09:25,541 --> 00:09:30,625 Gandhi, Patel, Nehru, Mountbatten… 96 00:09:31,958 --> 00:09:35,708 none of these men ever wanted Pakistan to come into existence, 97 00:09:35,791 --> 00:09:38,125 but Mr. Mohammad Ali Jinnah was firm. 98 00:09:39,000 --> 00:09:41,833 In this world, there there have been only a handful of leaders 99 00:09:41,916 --> 00:09:43,541 who have managed to change the map. 100 00:09:43,625 --> 00:09:46,041 And a chosen few amongst them… 101 00:09:46,125 --> 00:09:48,583 have managed to give birth to a new nation. 102 00:09:49,750 --> 00:09:51,291 Today if Pakistan exists, 103 00:09:51,958 --> 00:09:54,291 it's only because of Muhammad Ali Jinnah. 104 00:09:56,750 --> 00:10:00,208 We have already taken a large part of Kashmir away from India. 105 00:10:01,500 --> 00:10:03,416 And if we stand firm this time… 106 00:10:05,375 --> 00:10:07,041 then like Muhammad Ali Jinnah, 107 00:10:07,125 --> 00:10:09,500 you will be changing the map of this world. 108 00:10:09,583 --> 00:10:11,750 General, we were here for a military briefing today… 109 00:10:13,500 --> 00:10:15,833 we didn't come here for advice on political matters. 110 00:10:19,958 --> 00:10:23,000 I had told you clearly, Mr. Pervez, 111 00:10:23,083 --> 00:10:24,750 no more surprises. 112 00:10:26,541 --> 00:10:28,166 But I've guess you've forgotten 113 00:10:28,250 --> 00:10:30,875 that you're only this country's Army Chief, 114 00:10:31,375 --> 00:10:32,541 not the Prime Minister. 115 00:10:38,083 --> 00:10:39,333 You better not forget it. 116 00:10:40,125 --> 00:10:41,083 Let's go. 117 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:50,083 Such a big operation, and none of us knew about it. 118 00:10:52,875 --> 00:10:54,833 Now, what is the plan ahead? 119 00:10:57,541 --> 00:10:58,750 What's the plan? 120 00:10:59,458 --> 00:11:02,541 We're going to have to look for a new Army Chief, dear father. 121 00:11:03,333 --> 00:11:04,666 You see his audacity? 122 00:11:04,750 --> 00:11:06,125 Without asking me, 123 00:11:06,208 --> 00:11:09,291 without seeking permission from the Prime Minister, 124 00:11:09,375 --> 00:11:11,083 this man has done this. 125 00:11:11,166 --> 00:11:13,916 Is this the right time to replace General Musharraf? 126 00:11:15,875 --> 00:11:16,708 What… 127 00:11:17,666 --> 00:11:19,916 What are you saying? What do you mean? 128 00:11:39,916 --> 00:11:41,333 I have told you this before, 129 00:11:42,583 --> 00:11:44,833 running a country is like running a business. 130 00:11:46,416 --> 00:11:49,416 And to keep yourself strong in this business of politics, 131 00:11:49,500 --> 00:11:51,625 you have to be on the winning side. 132 00:11:52,375 --> 00:11:55,708 The win that you could not achieve through peace talks, 133 00:11:55,791 --> 00:11:58,458 if Musharraf achieves it without you, 134 00:11:58,541 --> 00:12:00,166 entirely on his own, 135 00:12:01,208 --> 00:12:02,916 then why would anybody need you? 136 00:12:03,750 --> 00:12:06,208 That's why, if he's winning the war… 137 00:12:08,041 --> 00:12:11,791 then this operation has to be the Prime Minister's. 138 00:12:14,250 --> 00:12:15,541 It has to be yours. 139 00:12:16,583 --> 00:12:19,291 If you prove to be worthy in this moment, 140 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:24,041 mark my words, you will be considered to be at par with Jinnah. 141 00:12:25,083 --> 00:12:27,708 Call the Cabinet in the evening, once again. 142 00:12:27,791 --> 00:12:29,708 And invite General Musharraf as well. 143 00:12:38,333 --> 00:12:40,708 Boys, right now, we are the eyes of the nation. 144 00:12:42,708 --> 00:12:44,416 And this is a very big responsibility. 145 00:12:45,166 --> 00:12:46,500 And a difficult one, too. 146 00:12:47,208 --> 00:12:48,750 1,000 to 2,000 feet. 147 00:12:50,166 --> 00:12:52,166 As a low altitude photo recce squadron, 148 00:12:52,250 --> 00:12:54,666 this is the altitude we've been trained for. 149 00:12:55,625 --> 00:12:57,500 But now, the enemy is over here… 150 00:12:59,458 --> 00:13:00,583 at 18,000 feet. 151 00:13:02,791 --> 00:13:06,333 Temperature -25 degrees, wind speed 100 kilometers per hour. 152 00:13:07,666 --> 00:13:11,250 So we need to reach here to get our photographs. 153 00:13:11,333 --> 00:13:12,500 20,000 feet. 154 00:13:13,125 --> 00:13:16,958 Now, we know that our MiGs are not built for these heights and conditions. 155 00:13:18,458 --> 00:13:21,083 Unfortunately, they know this fact as well as we do. 156 00:13:22,375 --> 00:13:25,041 To conceal our approach, we will fly through the valley 157 00:13:25,125 --> 00:13:27,458 and we will make our way to the target sector. 158 00:13:28,250 --> 00:13:31,208 And then without warning, we will climb up… 159 00:13:33,041 --> 00:13:35,041 and cross over from above the enemy. 160 00:13:35,125 --> 00:13:36,833 There are mountains on both sides. 161 00:13:36,916 --> 00:13:38,500 One small slip, 162 00:13:40,250 --> 00:13:41,666 and we crash. 163 00:13:44,375 --> 00:13:46,291 Ahuja and I will fly the first sortie. 164 00:13:49,000 --> 00:13:50,375 Will one sortie be enough? 165 00:13:51,708 --> 00:13:54,291 Will we be successful in capturing their exact locations? 166 00:13:54,833 --> 00:13:55,958 I can't say for sure. 167 00:13:56,041 --> 00:13:57,541 All I know is that… 168 00:13:58,375 --> 00:14:00,916 no photo recce squadron in the history of the Indian Air Force, 169 00:14:01,000 --> 00:14:03,416 has had such a critical role before. 170 00:14:03,500 --> 00:14:05,000 We are the select chosen few, 171 00:14:05,708 --> 00:14:08,333 who get an opportunity to protect our borders. 172 00:14:10,750 --> 00:14:12,416 So, Golden Arrows, 173 00:14:12,500 --> 00:14:14,250 - are we ready? - Yes sir! 174 00:14:14,333 --> 00:14:15,583 - Are we ready? - Yes sir! 175 00:14:15,666 --> 00:14:17,333 - Are we ready? - Yes sir! 176 00:14:21,583 --> 00:14:23,000 What's your plan for tomorrow? 177 00:14:23,083 --> 00:14:25,958 Depends, sir. Let's see how today's recce goes. 178 00:14:26,583 --> 00:14:28,916 Ideally, we should do multiple sorties with the boys. 179 00:14:31,333 --> 00:14:32,958 I'm talking about your birthday. 180 00:14:33,833 --> 00:14:35,375 Birthday plans at such a time? 181 00:14:36,458 --> 00:14:39,041 I anyway have more than hundred birthdays in a year. 182 00:14:39,583 --> 00:14:42,500 Celebrating just one day is undervaluing oneself, isn't it? 183 00:14:45,291 --> 00:14:47,375 Every successful landing is like a birthday, sir. 184 00:14:48,291 --> 00:14:50,333 There you again with your twisted logic. 185 00:14:50,416 --> 00:14:52,416 This world hinges on twisted logic, sir. 186 00:14:53,583 --> 00:14:56,416 Or, why would fight for these barren mountains? 187 00:14:56,500 --> 00:14:57,833 See you on the other side. 188 00:14:58,541 --> 00:14:59,375 Will do, sir. 189 00:15:22,708 --> 00:15:24,083 Setting course for IP. 190 00:15:24,166 --> 00:15:25,083 Roger, sir. 191 00:15:38,708 --> 00:15:42,291 Arrow 2, careful. We are in the valley now. 192 00:15:42,375 --> 00:15:43,541 Roger, on your tail. 193 00:15:45,750 --> 00:15:48,625 Arrow 1, strong crosswinds are pushing you to the right. 194 00:15:48,708 --> 00:15:50,333 Abort valley approach, Arrow 1. 195 00:15:50,416 --> 00:15:51,958 Arrow 2, we'll have to fight it. 196 00:15:52,041 --> 00:15:54,375 Arrow 1, we might collide with the side of the mountain. 197 00:15:54,458 --> 00:15:57,291 It's too late, Arrow 2. Start crabbing now. 198 00:16:01,375 --> 00:16:04,625 Maintain RPM and altitude, keep nose up! 199 00:16:04,708 --> 00:16:06,416 Maintaining. Maintaining, Arrow 1. 200 00:16:13,916 --> 00:16:15,916 Arrow 2, stand by for left exit. 201 00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:16,833 Roger. 202 00:16:20,625 --> 00:16:21,541 Careful. 203 00:16:22,333 --> 00:16:23,708 Be ready to exit the valley. 204 00:16:24,250 --> 00:16:25,333 Careful on the left. 205 00:16:25,416 --> 00:16:27,041 Exit valley now. 206 00:16:35,583 --> 00:16:36,958 That was close, Arrow 2. 207 00:16:37,041 --> 00:16:38,666 This will be difficult for the boys. 208 00:16:38,750 --> 00:16:40,666 We'll have to think of a Plan B for the valley. 209 00:16:40,750 --> 00:16:42,250 Strongly agree, Arrow 1. 210 00:16:48,333 --> 00:16:51,791 Arrow 2, banking left 45 degrees for better visual. 211 00:16:51,875 --> 00:16:54,416 Roger, I'll bank right at 45 degrees and check. 212 00:16:59,958 --> 00:17:02,208 Come on! Everyone hide in a bunker! Hurry! 213 00:17:44,416 --> 00:17:46,708 All I can see is snow everywhere. 214 00:17:47,541 --> 00:17:49,500 Arrow 1, I think I spotted something. 215 00:17:49,583 --> 00:17:51,000 Marking co-ordinates for you. 216 00:17:51,083 --> 00:17:52,750 What are you suggesting, Arrow 2? 217 00:17:52,833 --> 00:17:54,833 Sir, let's take another pass, 218 00:17:54,916 --> 00:17:55,916 a little lower. 219 00:17:56,708 --> 00:17:58,916 Alright. Fuel check. 220 00:17:59,791 --> 00:18:01,541 Joker plus hundred. Plenty of fuel, sir. 221 00:18:01,625 --> 00:18:04,375 Exercise caution, Arrow 2, hostile fire possible. 222 00:18:11,666 --> 00:18:13,166 The jets are coming back this way. 223 00:18:17,750 --> 00:18:19,625 Approaching target. Turn on cameras. 224 00:18:19,708 --> 00:18:20,833 Cameras on standby. 225 00:18:27,250 --> 00:18:28,541 Target in 5… 226 00:18:28,625 --> 00:18:31,875 4… 3… 2… 1. 227 00:18:31,958 --> 00:18:33,541 - Cameras on. - Cameras on. 228 00:18:44,791 --> 00:18:47,583 Arrow 2, did you see anything on the second pass? 229 00:18:47,666 --> 00:18:50,000 - I did see something, Arrow 1. - What was it? 230 00:18:50,083 --> 00:18:52,875 Not sure, sir. But something's out there. 231 00:18:54,250 --> 00:18:55,250 Just a hunch. 232 00:19:25,250 --> 00:19:26,375 I'll take it. 233 00:19:26,458 --> 00:19:28,208 You guys take Tony Sir's reel inside. 234 00:19:28,291 --> 00:19:30,375 - Sir I can do that-- - What did I say? 235 00:19:30,458 --> 00:19:33,125 Take Tony Sir's reel from his jet and take it to the PIC. 236 00:19:33,750 --> 00:19:35,666 I want the reels developed by evening. 237 00:19:46,791 --> 00:19:48,208 Good evening, Mr. Prime Minister. 238 00:19:49,875 --> 00:19:52,041 I have behaved inappropriately with you. 239 00:19:54,708 --> 00:19:55,666 Please forgive me. 240 00:19:55,750 --> 00:19:57,916 Please don't say that, Mr. Prime Minister. 241 00:19:58,458 --> 00:19:59,708 Your anger was justified. 242 00:20:00,708 --> 00:20:04,750 But my intention was to keep you protected until the time was right. 243 00:20:04,833 --> 00:20:09,041 General, the way in which you have kept the operation a secret, 244 00:20:09,875 --> 00:20:11,666 it is highly commendable. 245 00:20:11,750 --> 00:20:15,000 Operation Koh-e-Paima, sir. The operation's name. 246 00:20:15,083 --> 00:20:17,791 And now Koh-e-Paima is my responsibility as well. 247 00:20:19,541 --> 00:20:20,750 You said it. 248 00:20:20,833 --> 00:20:21,708 Absolutely, sir. 249 00:20:22,375 --> 00:20:24,750 Our soldiers have done their job. 250 00:20:24,833 --> 00:20:27,041 Now all of you have to 251 00:20:27,125 --> 00:20:30,333 collectively leverage this situation at a diplomatic level. 252 00:20:30,416 --> 00:20:32,000 - Mr. Sartaj? - Sir. 253 00:20:33,416 --> 00:20:36,500 What is the international reaction on this issue at the moment? 254 00:20:36,583 --> 00:20:40,208 Sir, the Indians are moving towards Russian support. 255 00:20:40,291 --> 00:20:41,166 And the US? 256 00:20:42,833 --> 00:20:46,125 America, as expected, is neutral for now. 257 00:20:46,708 --> 00:20:49,416 Sir, I think, we should have a conversation with China. 258 00:20:49,916 --> 00:20:53,916 If we win China's support, we won't just surround India militarily, 259 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:56,083 but on the diplomatic front as well. 260 00:20:56,166 --> 00:20:57,166 That's perfect. 261 00:20:57,250 --> 00:21:00,166 Then the ISI Chief and I will speak to Beijing. 262 00:21:00,250 --> 00:21:03,208 Nawaz, I strongly feel that, 263 00:21:03,291 --> 00:21:06,041 General Musharraf should be one going to China. 264 00:21:06,125 --> 00:21:09,083 Who better than an Army Chief to establish a conversation 265 00:21:09,166 --> 00:21:11,208 with a country which is a military state? 266 00:21:21,583 --> 00:21:22,541 Jai Hind, sir. 267 00:21:24,416 --> 00:21:26,916 - Jai Hind. Tell me, Pathak. - There's an emergency. 268 00:21:27,541 --> 00:21:28,416 What emergency? 269 00:21:28,500 --> 00:21:30,375 I don't know, sir. Tony Sir has called you. 270 00:21:43,125 --> 00:21:46,791 He's a jolly good fellow, he's a jolly good fellow 271 00:21:46,875 --> 00:21:52,291 He's a jolly good fellow, and so say all of us 272 00:21:55,791 --> 00:21:58,416 Ahuja, happy Birthday! 273 00:22:00,666 --> 00:22:02,708 - Happy birthday. - Thank you, sir. 274 00:22:02,791 --> 00:22:09,208 Happy birthday dear, Ahuja sir Happy birthday to you 275 00:22:09,916 --> 00:22:13,000 Alka ma'am loves you 276 00:22:13,083 --> 00:22:16,166 We all love you 277 00:22:16,708 --> 00:22:18,208 Flying officer Dhaliwal. 278 00:22:18,291 --> 00:22:22,125 Happy birthday dear Ahuja sir happy birthday to you 279 00:22:22,208 --> 00:22:23,791 Yeah, I'll tell him, hold on. 280 00:22:23,875 --> 00:22:25,333 Sir, the pictures are ready. 281 00:22:39,416 --> 00:22:40,291 Here. 282 00:22:49,625 --> 00:22:52,083 Project this negative for me. Hmm? 283 00:22:52,166 --> 00:22:53,541 Okay. 284 00:23:13,583 --> 00:23:14,625 Here. 285 00:23:15,750 --> 00:23:16,916 Just this area. 286 00:23:18,375 --> 00:23:19,791 I want a printout of this. 287 00:23:20,958 --> 00:23:21,916 Excuse me, sir. 288 00:23:26,750 --> 00:23:29,125 Sir, these are the enlargements of our recce photos. 289 00:23:30,583 --> 00:23:32,375 If you look at these magnified images, 290 00:23:33,083 --> 00:23:35,208 you can clearly see footsteps on the snow. 291 00:23:36,250 --> 00:23:38,500 But these footprints are not random at all. 292 00:23:38,583 --> 00:23:40,583 It's a single coordinated trail sir. 293 00:23:41,583 --> 00:23:43,583 The Mujahideen don't walk in a single file. 294 00:23:44,666 --> 00:23:46,625 Single file means that they're soldiers. 295 00:23:46,708 --> 00:23:49,583 {\an8}Sir, why would the Mujahideen walk with such discipline, 296 00:23:49,666 --> 00:23:52,500 {\an8}like a regiment in such treacherous snowy conditions? 297 00:23:52,583 --> 00:23:55,625 They could pass through any unguarded area without a pattern, 298 00:23:55,708 --> 00:23:57,208 walking and cross however they want. 299 00:23:57,291 --> 00:23:58,791 I agree with the Air Chief. 300 00:23:58,875 --> 00:24:01,333 This does look like the Pakistan army. 301 00:24:01,875 --> 00:24:03,875 RAW has intercepted radio calls. 302 00:24:04,541 --> 00:24:07,875 They're speaking in Pashto, but… 303 00:24:09,250 --> 00:24:12,500 they are discussing army protocols in these conversations. 304 00:24:13,000 --> 00:24:15,750 If we analyze the depth of this trail, 305 00:24:16,500 --> 00:24:19,500 it's clear that this trail hasn't been used only once. 306 00:24:19,583 --> 00:24:21,333 It's been used repeatedly. 307 00:24:21,416 --> 00:24:24,000 This would mean that they've been on our peaks 308 00:24:24,083 --> 00:24:26,291 for quite a long time, 309 00:24:26,375 --> 00:24:27,458 and set up a base there. 310 00:24:27,541 --> 00:24:31,333 Sir, historically, the Mujahideen cross the LoC, 311 00:24:31,416 --> 00:24:33,333 and carry out some small attacks. 312 00:24:33,416 --> 00:24:36,583 Why would they set up a bases on the peaks? 313 00:24:38,750 --> 00:24:41,625 Gentlemen, I believe 314 00:24:42,583 --> 00:24:45,291 we are faced with a limited invasion, 315 00:24:45,375 --> 00:24:46,833 by the Pakistan army. 316 00:24:47,833 --> 00:24:50,041 This is not just deceit. 317 00:24:51,083 --> 00:24:55,041 Pakistan has betrayed us and stabbed us in the back. 318 00:24:56,000 --> 00:25:00,125 And we will give a befitting reply to this betrayal. 319 00:25:02,458 --> 00:25:03,958 I… 320 00:25:04,916 --> 00:25:09,250 hereby grant permission to Indian Air Force to bombing. 321 00:25:09,875 --> 00:25:11,708 - Sir. - But… 322 00:25:12,666 --> 00:25:14,333 on one condition… 323 00:25:15,291 --> 00:25:19,583 remember, we have to respect the Line of Control. 324 00:25:22,458 --> 00:25:24,125 Because they would want 325 00:25:24,833 --> 00:25:26,958 that we cross the border. 326 00:25:28,833 --> 00:25:31,333 So that they can tell the whole world, 327 00:25:33,041 --> 00:25:36,041 that they didn't do anything in Kargil. 328 00:25:36,125 --> 00:25:38,708 It is the Indians who are crossing the border. 329 00:25:38,791 --> 00:25:41,625 And also, due to the fear of nuclear escalation, 330 00:25:42,750 --> 00:25:45,583 UK, France, US, Russia, 331 00:25:45,666 --> 00:25:49,333 the whole international community would put pressurize on us for a ceasefire. 332 00:25:49,416 --> 00:25:53,875 And then, whoever occupies whatever will become the new LoC. 333 00:25:53,958 --> 00:25:56,041 And this ploy of theirs, 334 00:25:56,125 --> 00:25:58,500 will be our biggest challenge in this war. 335 00:26:06,458 --> 00:26:09,625 We can't cross the LoC and strike them, 336 00:26:09,708 --> 00:26:12,083 or we can't cross the LoC at all, sir? 337 00:26:12,166 --> 00:26:13,000 Both. 338 00:26:14,500 --> 00:26:17,125 We can just attack from our side, 339 00:26:17,208 --> 00:26:19,083 and bomb those captured peaks. 340 00:26:19,791 --> 00:26:25,166 But, Chief, the basic principle for any Air Force in the world is that 341 00:26:25,250 --> 00:26:28,250 we go across the line and find the enemy infrastructure, 342 00:26:28,333 --> 00:26:29,833 and then neutralize it. 343 00:26:29,916 --> 00:26:32,333 How on Earth will our fighters be able to find 344 00:26:32,416 --> 00:26:34,125 their targets in this white ocean? 345 00:26:34,208 --> 00:26:35,833 I don't know. 346 00:26:35,916 --> 00:26:38,833 All I know is that, if we don't do something, 347 00:26:38,916 --> 00:26:43,500 then this white ocean will be fully covered with only corpses of our men. 348 00:26:44,041 --> 00:26:44,916 That's all. 349 00:26:54,041 --> 00:26:56,333 Operation Safed Sagar. 350 00:27:08,708 --> 00:27:12,291 The Prime Minister has authorized air strikes in this war. 351 00:27:12,375 --> 00:27:13,750 We are ready sir. 352 00:27:13,833 --> 00:27:15,875 We have marked their supply routes. 353 00:27:15,958 --> 00:27:17,791 And their forward bases are also marked. 354 00:27:18,375 --> 00:27:20,875 Tomorrow morning, we'll cross the LoC and bomb them. 355 00:27:20,958 --> 00:27:25,625 But we know that when we cross the LoC, their F-16s can go airborne. 356 00:27:25,708 --> 00:27:26,750 And then MiG-29s… 357 00:27:29,500 --> 00:27:32,291 Their F-16s won't go airborne… 358 00:27:34,291 --> 00:27:36,083 because we… 359 00:27:38,083 --> 00:27:39,708 we won't cross the LoC. 360 00:27:43,916 --> 00:27:45,458 Sir, at such an altitude 361 00:27:45,541 --> 00:27:48,958 hitting such small camouflaged targets, it's almost impossible. 362 00:27:50,375 --> 00:27:52,500 No air force in the world has ever done such a thing. 363 00:27:52,583 --> 00:27:53,875 So? 364 00:27:54,625 --> 00:27:56,583 The Indian Air Force will be the first. 365 00:27:56,666 --> 00:28:00,208 Because if we cross the LoC, the conflict will escalate. 366 00:28:00,958 --> 00:28:04,250 Pakistan will demand a ceasefire in the international forum, 367 00:28:04,333 --> 00:28:09,875 and intruders, where ever they are, that will become the new LoC. 368 00:28:09,958 --> 00:28:11,708 And we'll loose our land. 369 00:28:11,791 --> 00:28:15,166 We must understand, that this is 370 00:28:15,250 --> 00:28:17,750 also a diplomatic war now. 371 00:28:21,583 --> 00:28:25,458 I know, I'm asking you to strike with your hands tied. 372 00:28:26,208 --> 00:28:28,666 The Army has already started Operation Vijay. 373 00:28:28,750 --> 00:28:30,833 Now, either we can support them… 374 00:28:32,416 --> 00:28:37,166 or sit at home and watch a live telecast of their losses. 375 00:28:43,583 --> 00:28:48,208 So, gentlemen, is the Indian Air Force ready for this war? 376 00:28:48,291 --> 00:28:49,833 Yes sir! 377 00:28:49,916 --> 00:28:54,500 Operation Safed Sagar starts tomorrow, at 0700 hours. 378 00:28:58,041 --> 00:29:00,583 {\an8}The ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan 379 00:29:00,666 --> 00:29:02,666 {\an8}in Kargil has taken a new turn. 380 00:29:02,750 --> 00:29:06,333 {\an8}In a press conference, Home Minister Lal Krishna Advani said… 381 00:29:06,416 --> 00:29:10,833 {\an8}"Violated the Shimla Agreement, violated the Lahore Declaration. 382 00:29:10,916 --> 00:29:13,625 {\an8}"Mercenaries who have been sent across the border, 383 00:29:13,708 --> 00:29:17,250 {\an8}"that is Pakistani regulars, Pakistani army regulars." 384 00:29:17,333 --> 00:29:19,833 {\an8}Immediately after heavy deployment of the Indian Army 385 00:29:19,916 --> 00:29:21,833 {\an8}was seen in the Drass and Kargil sectors. 386 00:29:21,916 --> 00:29:24,791 {\an8}And for the first time in history, two nuclear armed nations 387 00:29:24,875 --> 00:29:27,791 {\an8}appear to be heading towards a direct confrontation. 388 00:29:27,875 --> 00:29:29,083 {\an8}Addressing the nation today, 389 00:29:29,166 --> 00:29:31,916 {\an8}Indian Prime Minister Vajpayee had this to say. 390 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:34,791 {\an8}"We want peace and the world has seen that. 391 00:29:34,875 --> 00:29:36,833 {\an8}"Now the world will also witness that 392 00:29:36,916 --> 00:29:41,083 {\an8}"we too demonstrate our power for the protection of that peace." 393 00:29:46,875 --> 00:29:49,833 Mr. Vajpayee, this isn't the Pakistani army, 394 00:29:49,916 --> 00:29:51,541 they are the Mujahideen. 395 00:29:51,625 --> 00:29:53,041 You could have spoken to me 396 00:29:53,125 --> 00:29:55,833 before you made the announcement to the international media. 397 00:29:58,208 --> 00:30:01,833 Our government has no control over these Mujahideen. Please try and understand. 398 00:30:05,041 --> 00:30:06,458 Mr. Nawaz, 399 00:30:07,291 --> 00:30:10,583 the Government is all about authority, isn't it? 400 00:30:10,666 --> 00:30:13,250 A Government that doesn't have control, 401 00:30:14,375 --> 00:30:16,458 can we even call it a Government? 402 00:30:17,125 --> 00:30:20,291 Mr. Nawaz, because of all our joint efforts, 403 00:30:21,041 --> 00:30:23,791 the people of both of our countries 404 00:30:24,500 --> 00:30:26,333 had found a ray of hope. 405 00:30:27,125 --> 00:30:29,250 But remember one thing, Mr. Nawaz, 406 00:30:29,333 --> 00:30:33,000 that both our countries will never 407 00:30:33,875 --> 00:30:36,041 recover from this massive betrayal. 408 00:30:46,291 --> 00:30:47,291 Arrows. 409 00:30:48,250 --> 00:30:49,708 Sir. 410 00:30:54,541 --> 00:30:55,916 Even you aren't getting any sleep? 411 00:30:58,583 --> 00:31:00,625 This is my first war as well. 412 00:31:00,708 --> 00:31:02,958 But there's no point studying the night before the exam. 413 00:31:03,583 --> 00:31:05,208 Come on. Let's do something else. 414 00:31:06,333 --> 00:31:08,250 At ease, boys. 415 00:31:11,583 --> 00:31:13,208 Two truths and a lie. 416 00:31:15,500 --> 00:31:17,916 - Have you played this? - No, sir. 417 00:31:19,250 --> 00:31:23,166 Everyone has to tell us two truths and one lie about themselves. 418 00:31:24,750 --> 00:31:28,291 And everyone else just has to deduce which one's the lie. 419 00:31:29,125 --> 00:31:31,333 - Sounds like your game, sir. - Correct. 420 00:31:32,916 --> 00:31:34,458 So I'll go first. Hmm. 421 00:31:36,958 --> 00:31:39,000 I always wanted to join the Air Force. 422 00:31:40,625 --> 00:31:43,708 I said yes to Alka's marriage proposal 423 00:31:43,791 --> 00:31:47,333 when she made me an amazing cup of coffee in less than a minute. 424 00:31:48,541 --> 00:31:51,833 Tony. Tony hated me the first time he met me. 425 00:31:53,458 --> 00:31:55,166 This one's really easy, sir. 426 00:31:55,250 --> 00:31:56,250 Start guessing. 427 00:31:56,791 --> 00:31:58,458 Sir, the Tony Sir is a lie, for sure. 428 00:31:58,541 --> 00:32:00,333 What, Tony Sir? Alka ma'am thing is a lie. 429 00:32:00,416 --> 00:32:03,208 - No, no. They can't hate each other. - Who can make coffee in a minute? 430 00:32:03,291 --> 00:32:04,750 The last option is correct. 431 00:32:04,833 --> 00:32:07,041 Coffee in a minute can't be a reason to accept marriage. 432 00:32:07,125 --> 00:32:08,500 I think it's Tony Sir option. 433 00:32:08,583 --> 00:32:10,041 - Tony Sir. - Tony Sir. 434 00:32:10,125 --> 00:32:11,125 - Alka ma'am. - Time is up. 435 00:32:11,208 --> 00:32:13,500 Tony Sir for me and Goofy. The last option. 436 00:32:13,583 --> 00:32:15,458 - Alka ma'am. - Yeah, Alka ma'am, sir. 437 00:32:17,291 --> 00:32:20,625 Dammit! You're all wrong. 438 00:32:23,083 --> 00:32:26,333 I did not always want to join the Air Force. 439 00:32:29,583 --> 00:32:31,291 Wait, hold on a second… 440 00:32:31,375 --> 00:32:33,458 You said yes to her because you liked the coffee? 441 00:32:36,291 --> 00:32:37,416 Yeah, man. 442 00:32:38,916 --> 00:32:40,416 I just thought, 443 00:32:40,916 --> 00:32:43,458 a woman who can make amazing coffee in a minute, 444 00:32:45,041 --> 00:32:47,083 would save so much time every day. 445 00:32:47,583 --> 00:32:50,541 And the two of us could live so much more 446 00:32:51,458 --> 00:32:52,875 with all the extra time saved. 447 00:32:53,875 --> 00:32:55,291 So I said yes. 448 00:32:55,916 --> 00:32:56,791 Sir. 449 00:32:56,875 --> 00:32:59,000 If I may ask, and don't take me wrong… 450 00:32:59,666 --> 00:33:02,500 but why did Alka ma'am say yes? I'm sure she had a reason as well. 451 00:33:03,041 --> 00:33:03,958 Just asking. 452 00:33:06,541 --> 00:33:08,916 You'll have to go and ask Alka ma'am this question. 453 00:33:11,791 --> 00:33:13,250 She hasn't told me yet. 454 00:33:14,958 --> 00:33:17,125 But who falls for someone over coffee, sir? 455 00:33:51,875 --> 00:33:53,916 Hercules formation. Cleared for takeoff. 456 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:57,750 Winds, 3 o'clock, 10 kilometers, storm climb 1.2 kilometers, 457 00:33:57,833 --> 00:34:02,083 traffic ahead of you, hyena formation climbing passing 1.5 kilometers. 458 00:34:22,333 --> 00:34:25,625 0800 IST. 9th squadron. Dash, Nishi. 459 00:34:25,708 --> 00:34:28,083 - Sir. - Hyena 1 and Hyena 2, 460 00:34:28,166 --> 00:34:30,625 you'll be bombing point 4065. 461 00:34:30,708 --> 00:34:34,291 You'll enter from the eastern heading and exit from the west east. 462 00:34:37,875 --> 00:34:41,000 Hyena formation over IP, now we're moving towards the target. 463 00:34:41,083 --> 00:34:43,125 Hyena formation breaking off. 464 00:34:46,125 --> 00:34:47,458 - Ahuja, Dhali. - Sir. 465 00:34:47,541 --> 00:34:51,750 Hercules 1 and Hercules 2, will hold at 55 kilometers southeast. 466 00:34:52,416 --> 00:34:56,125 One you have the RT confirmation, you'll cross the target area. 467 00:34:56,208 --> 00:34:59,958 You'll cross the target area in 2 minutes, and do a bomb damage assessment. 468 00:35:00,041 --> 00:35:02,041 Hercules, stand by for bombing confirmation. 469 00:35:02,125 --> 00:35:04,583 Hercules standing by. Hit them hard, boys. 470 00:35:28,333 --> 00:35:29,416 - Captain Wahid. - Yes, sir. 471 00:35:29,500 --> 00:35:33,000 Get the Stinger out. And everyone else, go hide in the bunkers. 472 00:35:34,333 --> 00:35:35,416 Fazal. 473 00:35:37,958 --> 00:35:39,166 Stop, stop, stop. 474 00:35:53,791 --> 00:35:56,000 - Captain Wahid, hurry up. - We're doing it, sir. 475 00:36:00,541 --> 00:36:02,458 What are you doing? Hurry up! 476 00:36:02,541 --> 00:36:04,166 Yes, sir, I'm trying to Lock it. 477 00:36:05,666 --> 00:36:07,000 Hurry up, they're getting away! 478 00:36:08,000 --> 00:36:09,208 Fire! 479 00:36:13,000 --> 00:36:13,833 Oh shit! 480 00:36:15,416 --> 00:36:18,625 Stinger fire suspected, climbing to get out of missile range. 481 00:36:18,708 --> 00:36:20,041 Hyena 1 climb. 482 00:36:28,750 --> 00:36:29,791 How did you miss that? 483 00:36:29,875 --> 00:36:32,166 Sir, I fired without locking in on the target. 484 00:36:40,375 --> 00:36:44,166 Mayday, Mayday, Mayday! Hyena 2 engine flame out. Ejecting! 485 00:36:50,291 --> 00:36:52,166 Rasool, connect me to Skardu. 486 00:36:55,125 --> 00:36:57,291 - What happened? - Sir, Nishi's jet flamed out. 487 00:36:57,375 --> 00:37:00,000 He was climbing 25,000 feet, sir, to avoid SAMs. 488 00:37:05,750 --> 00:37:06,916 Ground all jets immediately. 489 00:37:08,791 --> 00:37:12,041 Hercules formation, Abort mission. Abort mission. 490 00:37:12,750 --> 00:37:15,250 Hercules, if you read me, return to base immediately. 491 00:37:15,333 --> 00:37:17,000 Hostile fire reported in the area. 492 00:37:17,083 --> 00:37:18,166 Hyena 2 has ejected. 493 00:37:18,250 --> 00:37:20,583 Copy that. Khan, has he ejected safely? 494 00:37:20,666 --> 00:37:22,375 Negative. We do not have his coordinates. 495 00:37:22,458 --> 00:37:24,666 We are in the sector. We'll try to look for him, Khan, 496 00:37:24,750 --> 00:37:27,125 There are stingers out there. You have only cameras. 497 00:37:27,208 --> 00:37:30,666 We have GPS along with cameras, sir. We can tell you his exact coordinates. 498 00:37:30,750 --> 00:37:32,458 You do not have any protection. 499 00:37:32,541 --> 00:37:35,250 Return to base immediately. It is too risky. 500 00:37:36,416 --> 00:37:37,916 {\an8}Hyena 1 is returning to base. 501 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:40,208 {\an8}Negative. We cannot keep Hyena 2 behind. 502 00:37:40,291 --> 00:37:42,041 You're deviating from your mission. 503 00:37:42,125 --> 00:37:44,833 Will you please stop arguing with me, Khan. I need five minutes. 504 00:37:44,916 --> 00:37:46,083 I will find Nishi. 505 00:37:51,000 --> 00:37:53,375 {\an8}Hercules, Let's do this. Fuel check. 506 00:37:53,458 --> 00:37:54,625 Roger. 507 00:37:54,708 --> 00:37:55,958 Hercules 1, Joker. 508 00:37:56,041 --> 00:37:56,958 I have fuel. 509 00:37:57,041 --> 00:37:58,208 Hercules 2, fuel check. 510 00:37:58,291 --> 00:38:00,208 Hercules 2, Joker. 511 00:38:00,291 --> 00:38:02,750 Correction. My needle just jumped. 512 00:38:02,833 --> 00:38:05,291 Be clear, Hercules 2, Joker or thirsty? 513 00:38:06,500 --> 00:38:07,500 It's thirsty, sir. 514 00:38:07,583 --> 00:38:09,625 Sorry, but the fuel suddenly dropped. 515 00:38:09,708 --> 00:38:10,791 We'll have to go back. 516 00:38:10,875 --> 00:38:12,041 You will have to go back. 517 00:38:12,125 --> 00:38:14,125 Hercules 1, you need to abort this as well. 518 00:38:14,208 --> 00:38:17,833 Negative. Nishi is alone out there. I can't come back without him. 519 00:38:17,916 --> 00:38:19,166 Sir, but it's too risky. 520 00:38:19,250 --> 00:38:21,250 You don't enough fuel. Hercules 2, 521 00:38:21,875 --> 00:38:22,833 you can be a liability. 522 00:38:22,916 --> 00:38:24,833 Yeah, but there has to be someone to cover you. 523 00:38:24,916 --> 00:38:26,125 It's too risky out there. 524 00:38:26,208 --> 00:38:29,500 That's an order, Hercules 2. Return to base. 525 00:38:32,416 --> 00:38:34,791 Chin up, soldier. I'll see you in 20 minutes. 526 00:38:35,625 --> 00:38:36,708 We'll have coffee. 527 00:38:38,291 --> 00:38:39,250 Take care, sir. 528 00:38:41,750 --> 00:38:43,041 Hercules 2, breaking off. 529 00:39:15,250 --> 00:39:16,250 I can't see a thing. 530 00:39:18,041 --> 00:39:20,666 I don't have clear visual. Need to fly lower, sir. 531 00:39:20,750 --> 00:39:22,916 No Hercules 1, you can't. It's too risky 532 00:39:23,000 --> 00:39:24,625 and you don't have too much fuel left. 533 00:39:25,500 --> 00:39:27,125 I have fuel for one more pass. 534 00:39:29,250 --> 00:39:30,083 I got this, sir. 535 00:39:49,916 --> 00:39:51,125 Another jet's here. 536 00:39:52,666 --> 00:39:56,083 Load the SAM again, hurry up. This time lock the target before you fire. 537 00:40:02,083 --> 00:40:03,000 It's here. 538 00:40:15,500 --> 00:40:17,500 I have visual. Wreckage spotted. 539 00:40:17,583 --> 00:40:19,166 Khan, stand by for coordinates. 540 00:40:20,125 --> 00:40:21,166 Copy coordinates. 541 00:40:21,250 --> 00:40:25,750 343833 north, 763524 east. 542 00:40:25,833 --> 00:40:28,250 Roger that, Hercules 1. Now get the hell out of there. 543 00:40:28,333 --> 00:40:29,500 Roger, will do that. 544 00:40:33,166 --> 00:40:34,541 - Ready, Captain? - Rady, sir. 545 00:40:34,625 --> 00:40:36,083 This time he shouldn't get away. 546 00:40:52,708 --> 00:40:53,916 Stinger spotted. 547 00:41:26,833 --> 00:41:29,166 Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! Stinger hit! 548 00:41:29,958 --> 00:41:32,625 Roger that, Hercules 1. We got you on radar. Call ejecting. 549 00:41:48,416 --> 00:41:51,458 {\an8}Ahuja, can you hear me? Ahuja, can you hear me? 550 00:41:56,458 --> 00:41:59,125 Losing control. Looking for valley to eject. 551 00:42:02,125 --> 00:42:05,000 Copy coordinates. 344108 north. 552 00:42:05,083 --> 00:42:07,166 762226 east. 553 00:42:07,250 --> 00:42:09,125 Roger that, Hercules 1. Now call eject. 554 00:42:09,208 --> 00:42:10,125 Ejecting now.