Sir — This refers to the article, “Nehru’s pacifism had nearly cost us Tawang” (November 20) by Claude Arpi. This article was well timed, coinciding with the 125th birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, and reveals important facts. Some of them are:
Then Brigadier Sam Manekshaw had confidence in Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Assam Governor Jairamdas Daulatram’s patriotism and Naga Army officer Major Bob Khathing’s sense of duty. He was also aware of the Chinese ignorance in 1951 of the boundary between Tibet and India. lt Col HB Singh deserves praise for writing a biography of this brave Naga officer.