Скачать или смотреть Inside Operation Rainbow: How 21 Para SF Eliminated 13 Militants & Averted a Deadly Ambush

In this episode, we uncover the real story behind Operation Rainbow and Operation Swift Strike, two of the most decisive missions executed by 21 Para Special Forces in Manipur.

From entering a hostile insurgency zone to building a secret intelligence network with local boys, surrendered militants, and villagers — this episode shows how the unit slowly turned the battleground in their favour.

Operation Rainbow — The Turning Point

What began as a routine recon turned into history when a rainbow over a remote village guided the CO’s instinct.
After 10 days of fatigue and zero visibility on militant movement, the team pushed forward at 4 AM — and walked into a massive encounter.

Everyone assumed they were Indian soldiers.
But they were militants.
This single operation resulted in 12–13 militants eliminated, making it one of the most successful SF missions in the region.

Operation Swift Strike — Revenge for James

When a young scout, James, was killed by a militant stay-behind party, the unit tracked the attackers for kilometres, spotted smoke from an isolated hut, and executed a precise multi-team assault.

With controlled bursts, sniper fire, and perfect terrain use, the team neutralised 10 militants and avenged their brother with minimal ammunition.

Why This Episode Matters

This story reveals:

How intuition often matters more than intel

How a CO builds fearless teams that refuse to return without success

How young soldiers executed missions that changed the course of insurgency operations

This is the real 21 Para SF — courage, clarity, and unmatched instinct in the face of da

Timestamp:
0:00 – Highlights
2:39 – Podcast begins & Col Mann shares his Manipur experience with his unit
9:28 – Operation Rainbow
24:13 – Col Mann talks about losing a soldier during an operation in a Northeast village
33:03 – Col Mann praises Col Kaushal’s capabilities
37:03 – Col Mann explains the reasons behind his unit’s operational success
39:34 – Col Mann uses the Ronaldo example to explain intuition
43:14 – Col Mann explains that the real issue in the Northeast was not just militants
47:05 – Col Mann shares his marathon journey after retiring from the Army
52:20 – Col Mann says people must step out of their comfort zone to realize their capabilities
55:42 – Col Mann talks about his next adventure
57:47 – Col Mann discusses running at high altitude
59:49 – Rapid-fire questions
1:10:09 – Col Mann shares a message for the youth
1:14:20 – Outro

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