The India-China standoff has come as a lesson in upholding national interest above everything else. India's former Vice chief of Air staff Pranab Kumar Barbora did exactly this in 2008. The retired Air Marshal reopened the Daulat Beg Oldi airstrip without the UPA govt's permission. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how his decision has given India a strategic advantage against China 12 years on.

Gravitas: The story & significance of Daulat Beg Oldi

12 years ago retired air marshal Pranab Kumar Barbora's actions provided India with a strategic advantage against China. In 2008, he was the commander-in-chief of the western air command.

How Daulat Beg Oldi airstrip playing a critical role in face-off with China

pranab-kumar-barbora

Pranab Kumar Barbora, News on Pranab Kumar Barbora, stories on Pranab Kumar Barbora, articles on Pranab Kumar Barbora, Pranab Kumar Barbora stories at Wion, Pranab Kumar Barbora news, Pranab Kumar Barbora latest news

pranab kumar-barbora

Gravitas: The story & significance of Daulat Beg Oldi

How Daulat Beg Oldi airstrip playing a critical role in face-off with China