On this day in 1999, the Indian Army’s valiant Captain Vikram Batra (PVC) laid down his life while fighting Pakistani forces at Point 4875 in the Kargil district of the then state of Jammu and Kashmir. Capt Batra had displayed the "most conspicuous courage and valor" and made the supreme sacrifice for the nation during the 1999 Kargil war.
Honoring and recalling the heroics of Capt Batra, the Indian Army on Monday, 7 July, paid rich tributes.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid homage to Capt Batra on his death anniversary and said his "unmatched bravery and sacrifice" during the Kargil war remains a glorious example of courage in service of the nation.
26 yrs of Vijay Diwas -
Indian Army is gearing up to mark 26 years since its victory in Operation Vijay when Indian soldiers and other personnel fought a decisive battle against Pakistani forces at the icy heights of Kargil in Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Army since then commemorates 26 July as Kargil Vijay Diwas.
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"26 Years of Kargil Vijay, Captain Vikram Batra 07 July 1999 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles (JAK RIF) During Kargil War, Captain Vikram Batra had earlier led his Company to successfully capture Pt5140, in which he had daringly neutralised four enemy personnel in hand-to-hand combat," the Army said in a post on X.
"In yet another battle to capture Pt4875, he displayed the most conspicuous courage & valor in the face of the enemy and achieved a near-impossible mission. In this operation he led the assault and neutralised five enemy soldiers at point blank range and pressed on the attack despite sustaining grievous injuries," the Army said.
"Inspired by his superhuman act and exemplary leadership, the troops charged on and captured Pt 4875. Awarded with the Param Vir Chakra PVC (Posthumous). We pay our tribute. KVD2025," the Indian Army wrote in the tribute post.
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Defence Minister Singh paid homage to the Kargil braveheart in a post on X, and wrote, "Remembering the supreme sacrifice made by Captain Vikram Batra on his Balidan Diwas. His unmatched bravery and sacrifice during the Kargil War remain a glorious example of courage in service of the nation. My tributes to him on his 'Balidan Diwas'."
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