India in the Korean War: How 'Maroon Angels' shaped New Delhi’s first UN peacekeeping mission

India played a pivotal role in the Korean War, not as a combatant, but through humanitarian aid and peacekeeping. The "Maroon Angels" medical unit bravely served near the frontlines, treating thousands. Later, India led the Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission, managing prisoners of war with remarkable restraint and professionalism, earning global praise and solidifying its commitment to active neutrality and UN peacekeeping.

By TOI NEWS DESK