Uri: The Surgical Strike

Based on true events.

Chapter One - The Seven Sisters

4th June 2015 One year before Uri attack

4th June 2015 Chandel District, Manipur, India

Dogra Regiment convoy

Get back.

Let's go... Let's go.

Few days later - 10th June 2015 Indo-Myanmar border

Sartaj!

Sir.

Kailang.

Kailang accompanied by Ebohal.

Along with 70-80 terrorists of KYKL...

Double of what we had expected.

Sir, shall we radio-in the B-team?

Negative. They won't get here before dawn.

We'll lose the element of surprise.

We might not get this opportunity again...

when all the terrorists of Nagaland and Manipur have assembled in one place.

Karan. Form an outer perimeter with 10 commandos.

Mainly snipers.

Sartaj, the other commandos and I will move in from the left and right flank

for a direct assault.

You will handle any terrorist who gets out of our circle.

No terrorist gets out alive. Copy?

Copy. - Copy.

Good. Best of luck. - Best of luck.

Sartaj?

Anyone spot Kailang? - Negative Sir.

Commandos! - Yes, sir!

How is the spirit? - High, sir!

I said how is the spirit? - High, sir!

Jai Hind! - Jai Hind!

Jai Hind! - Jai Hind!

13th June 2015, 12:30 a.m Race Course Road, New Delhi

What is Major Vihaan's background?

He's an NDA Topper. Para-Commando Gold Medallist.

His father; Col. Meher Singh Shergill.

Was martyred in the Kargil war, in Tololing.

Posthumous, he was honoured with the Mahavir Chakra.

After being trained for the Special Forces, Vihaan was posted in Kashmir,

Jaisalmer and Manipur.

He was also responsible for the on-ground planning of the North-Eastern mission.

Hm.

Boys!

Major Vihaan Shergill.

- Fantastic. Who headed the operation, sir

- It's a pleasure to meet you. Honor to meet you too, sir.

Major Karan. - Very proud of you, officer.

Thank you, sir. - Well done.

Captain Sartaj. - Sartaj.

Thank you, sir.

Your team's bravery and skill...

has put a stop on the movements of the North Eastern Terrorism.

We're very proud of you. - Thank you, sir.

We just received a word from RAW...

that the remaining terrorist groups want to compromise with us.

After the Special Forces mission, they have no choice but to compromise with us.

Vihaan. - General. Arjun mentioned that

you've put in a request for... pre-mature retirement on compassionate grounds.

Why? What's wrong?

Sir...my mother has Alzheimer's. Stage 6.

Ihre Erinnerung schwindet zusehends. Und ihr geht es auch körperlich nicht gut.

Her memory is fading by the day.

And, she hasn't been keeping well either.

I've been posted in the Eastern Command, and she lives here in Delhi with my sister.

I would like to spend some time with her before she forgets me too.

Bravo. You're a good son who wants to take care of his mother.

But it's also important to take care of your country.

After all, this country is also our mother.

Isn't there a way other than retirement?

There is. What if we transfer you to the Army Headquarters in Delhi?

You'll stay close to your mother, and us too.

What say you? - Right, sir.

Great.

Mr. Govind, - Sir.

Arrange a nurse for his mother who will stay with her 24 hours.

Sure.

Well...Why don't you all start with dinner. Everyone must be hungry.

Chapter Two An Unsettling Peace

Doesn't matter how many times you read that report,

nothing will change.

I have just one request.

When I get very sick, don't dump me in some hospital.

Mom, no one's taking you to any hospital.

I feel very afraid when I am alone. - Take your pills.

Here you go.

Take it. - Neha's promised me...

Hmm?

Mom...

I am trying my best.

I swear. - I know.

I know you're trying your best. Mom, take your pills.

May I?

- Hi, uncle. What took you

so long to open the door? - Sorry.

These are all of mom's clothes.

The only thing left now are the books. I will bring them over later. Okay.

Oh yes, her medicine. Did you give her the medicines? - Just did.

Where is she? - Inside.

Uncle? At what age did you get a black belt?

16.

See this? It's a green belt. I'll get my black belt in a couple of years.

Then you better be careful around me. And don't make me lose my temper.

So what are your plans after getting the black belt, Ms. Karate?

Firstly, I'll join the army like uncle.

And then become India's First Female Army General.

Bravo. - Uncle's sycophant!

Because your father's a clown, isn't he?

You don't think he's an officer, do you? Suhana, go get the scissors.

Scissors. - Vihaan, please go help Karan.

- Why? He's made a real mess planning your party.

Oh, God.

Our home looks like a couple of grenades went off. Seriously.

Scissors. - Thank you.

Let's go meet your papa. - Come on.

Mom's nurse will be arriving soon.

The guest room is ready for her... - Vihaan.

- Yes, mom. When did you arrive?

He just arrived today, mom.

He wanted to surprise you. - How long are you planning to stay?

Uh... - 10 days.

He's planning to take you to aunt Rajni's house. In Dehradun.

- You better leave. Karan's waiting for you, okay.

Mom, did you watch your favourite show? Suhana, go finish your homework.

Did you eat?

I am really famished. Let's eat.

Uncle. Let's go.

Uncle, Papa taught me your battalion's war cry.

Really? Tell me.

Courage and competence in war, sacrifice is the ultimate Dharma.

Come on... You call that a war cry?

When you shout out a war cry...it should make the soldier's blood boil.

And your enemies should shiver in their boots.

That's a war cry.

And start eating eggs for breakfast.

No more salads like your mom!

Get changed, And then we can do your homework.

- Okay. Go.

Sartaj? Didn't you have a date today?

Why didn't you go?

You didn't hear? - What happened?

He got all dressed up, wore Armani perfume...

and was about to leave when he suddenly gets a message from his girlfriend.

Saying "I am tired of this relationship, I'm breaking up with you, it's over."

I am really sorry, I didn't know. - I am not finished yet.

A little later she messaged him again.

Saying "Sorry sweetheart,

this message got sent to you by mistake."

Oh...

These uptown girls I tell you... uptown...

But anyway...How are you going to manage staff work in Delhi?

A man like you will go crazy pushing pen in South Block.

Your planning has never failed in any of the missions.

Sir, you're needed at the border, not in Delhi.

Look, every soldier has to this job as well.

And, you both know that I have to do this.

Now stop making these sad faces and pass me the cottage cheese.

Did mom's reports come in?

They did.

It's spreading aggressively now.

Hope you are having a good time.

Please help yourself, guys. - Karan! Here's your drink.

- Thank you. Cheers!

This is nothing, Capt. Zeeshan.

Vihaan's dad in fact used to brew the best brandy in the world.

And often after returning from school we would help ourselves to it..

Soon he found out and suspected us.

So, in order to save ourselves from the beating...

we transferred half of the brandy to our school water bottle.

And, we passed urine in the half empty brandy bottle to make it look full.

Not us, just him.

And unfortunately, the very same night,

his Titu uncle flew in from abroad.

To try the latest batch of brandy.

He took one sip and, Listen. Listen. - "Exquisite!"

Hello, sir.

When did she fall asleep? - A little while ago.

Did she take her pills? - Yes, sir.

She has a habit of waking up in the middle of the night.

If you need anything, feel free to tell me. I'll be right here.

Yes, sir. Don't worry, sir. It's my job.

And, in case you want to rest, there's the guest room.

No problem, sir. I am fine. Thank you.

What is your name? - Jasmine.

Jasmine? - Jasmine Almeida.

Jasmine Almeida. Sit.

Sit.

Stop spreading these lies immediately! You've turned this into a joke.

Everyone knows that we're a peace-loving nation.

You blame us for every trivial attack in your country. I want evidence!

- Evidence!? What more proof do you need, sir?

What you're saying is baseless. Absolutely baseless.

Three terrorists infiltrated our border through the Ravi river.

They opened fire on a Punjab Roadways bus. Some were injured...

But the driver kept his head straight and didn't stop the bus...

and drove straight to the Government Hospital.

Where are the terrorists now?

Right now they are hiding in an under construction

building...near Dina Nagar Police Station.