Chapter 253: Battle of Ladakh part -11
A Few Hours Ago, Rudra’s Camp – Western Frontier of the ladakhi Blockade
The afternoon sun hung high, casting long shadows over the bustling war camp. Soldiers moved swiftly, their armor clanking as they reinforced barricades and tended to the wounded. The air was thick with tension, the rhythmic sounds of marching boots blending with the distant clang of steel.
Amidst the organized chaos, a sudden commotion erupted near the perimeter.
A group of men, clad in Ladakhi armor, had crossed the frontline through unknown means.
Tension spiked, but fortunately, they showed no signs of hostility and surrendered with surprising ease.
Had it not been for the white flag they carried and their communication in Devanagari, they would have been cut down on sight. Even so, they were quickly apprehended and escorted under heavy guard to central leadership.
Inside the war tent, Rudra was deep in discussion with his subordinates when the disturbance reached his ears.
A soldier rushed in, saluting. "Commander! We have... unexpected arrivals."
Moments later, the captives entered, their wary gazes scanning the room. One of them stepped forward and, with steady hands, presented a worn emblem bearing the Swastik, which was the unmistakable mark of Prince Aditya’s company.
Rudra’s tense shoulders eased. "Stand down," he ordered, waving off his men. As the newcomers were released, he leaned back in his seat, assessing them.
The tallest of the group stepped forward and saluted on behalf of his team. "General, Bahadur Veeren of the Gurkha Army at your service. I have been tasked by my king and Vice General Bheem to establish contact with your base." Reaching into his pouch, he retrieved a sealed letter. "This contains vital details meant for you."
Rudra took the letter and unfolded it, his eyes scanning the contents. It provided a complete report of the soldiers, arms, and ammunition available, along with details of their recent success in securing the southern frontier of the Ladakhi base. More importantly, it confirmed that Bheem had been assigned as the commander of Prince Aditya’s division, requiring Rudra to defer to him in this coordinated mission—despite the differences in rank.