Balidan: Bharat Ke Para Special Forces Ke Mahan Yoddhaon Ki Kahaniyan

• The book introduces readers to decorated and distinguished Special Forces personnel, including Colonel Santosh Mahadik, Captain Tushar Mahajan, Brigadier Saurabh Singh Shekhawat and Subedar Major Mahendra Singh. It is based on more than 200 interviews and research involving Special Forces units near the LoC and LAC.

• Swapnil Pandey is an author and writer associated with the Indian Army community. Her work focuses on the lives of Army personnel, their families and the human stories behind military service. She has also written books such as The Force Behind the Forces, Love Story of a Commando and Soldier's Girl.

Balidan explores the lives and extraordinary service of India's Para Special Forces personnel. Through interviews and first-hand accounts from their families, friends and fellow soldiers, the book recounts stories of courage, duty, difficult missions and sacrifice. It brings readers closer to the human side of soldiers who served in some of India's most demanding operational environments.