Farhan Akhtar’s film ‘120 Bahadur’ has reignited national conversation around the legendary Battle of Rezang La, where nearly all the defenders were Ahir soldiers from Haryana’s heartland and fell fighting in 1962.

As the movie brings these historic sacrifices to a new audience, it has also sparked protests from the Ahir community, who feel that their specific identity and contribution are not given enough recognition in the film’s title or its messaging.

This is the second film on the heroic last stand of the Indians guarding Rezang La. It was earlier immortalised by Chetan Anand’s cult classic Haqeeqat .

But, what exactly happened at Rezang La in 1962? This is the story of the brave men who died with their hands frozen on triggers, and hearts pierced by bayonets.

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