Chapter 3: The Desert Siege: A Tale of the Indo-Pak War and the Defense of Jaisalmer
The Siege Begins The following days were a blur of tension and anticipation. Jaisalmer was now under siege, with Pakistani forces encircling the city, cutting off supply lines, and probing the defenses for any sign of weakness. The fort, once a symbol of Jaisalmer’s invincibility, was now a bastion under constant threat. Major Rathore and his men were on high alert, knowing that the next attack could come at any moment. The soldiers, weary but resolute, prepared themselves for the long haul. The desert, with its scorching days and freezing nights, was as much an enemy as the forces they faced. Inside the fort, the atmosphere was tense. The city’s residents, normally so vibrant and full of life, moved about with an air of quiet determination. They knew that their safety depended on the soldiers defending the walls, and they did what they could to support the war effort—gathering supplies, tending to the wounded, and praying for a swift end to the conflict. One evening, as Rathore and
