Captain Vikram Batra - 7 July 1999 Kargil War

Join us @ http://facebook.com/proud2bindiangroup

On 01 June 1999, his unit proceeded to the Kargil Sector on the eruption of a war-like situation in Kargil, Drass and Batalik sub-sectors from where he was sent along with his company on the first strategic and daring operation to recapture the first peak of utmost importance - Point 5140, which was at an altitude of 17,000 feet. Upon reaching Point 5140, leading a company of troops, he encountered the commander of the Pakistani-backed terrorists on radio. The enemy commander challenged him by saying, "Why have you come Shershah (Vikram's nick name given by his commanding officer), you will not go back." Captain Batra, being the last person to back away from a fight, replied, "We shall see within one hour, who remains on the top." In a short while Captain Batra and his company of troops killed eight enemy soldiers and more importantly captured a heavy anti-aircraft machine gun, neutralising the advantageous peak. Mission Point 5140 was a success!

Re-capture of Point 5140 paved the way to the return of the rest of peaks and cleared the Srinagar-Leh highway which sat in motion of successes like capturing Point 5100, 4700 Junction, Three Pimples and the ultimate prize - Tiger Hill. Soon after capturing Point 5140, he radioed his commanding officer and said jubilantly, "Yeh Dil Mange More!" On the successful capture of the vital peak he was congratulated & graced by the Chief of Army Staff, General Ved Prakash Malik on telephone. After taking rest for 4 to 5 days he proceeded towards Point 4750, where he was challenged again by the enemy who said, "Shershah, nobody shall be left to lift your dead bodies," to which Captain Batra curtly replied, "Don't worry about us, Pray for your safety." He captured Point 4750 and hoisted the national flag. He also played a commendable role in the capture of Tiger Hill. He had dedicated himself and was determined for total victory.

Captain Batra was on a victory rampage, his heart asking for more honor and victory. He volunteered himself for a third crucial operation, recapturing Point 4875 which was at an altitude of 17,000 feet and had a gradient of 80 degrees. He attacked the peak along with his company and another led by Captain Anuj Nayyar, MVC. They gave the enemy a tough time, killed a number of enemy troops and re-captured the peak on 05 July 1999. The enemy counter attacked the peak on 07 July 1999, but he retaliated the counter attack with vigour. In the heat of the battle, one of his junior officers (Lieutenant Naveen) was seriously injured and he immediately went to his rescue. While dragging Lieutenant Naveen back under cover, he pleaded to Captain Batra to let him continue the fight despite his injuries to which Captain Batra replied, "Tu baal bachedaar hai! Hatt jaa peeche." (You have kids and a wife to look after! Get back). Destiny however had something else in store for him and during the rescue, the brave Captain was hit by a bullet in the chest. With the words Jai Mata Di on his lips, he fell down and was hit again in the waist by an artillery splinter. Before succumbing to his grievous injuries, this brave son of the motherland and a true lion of Bharat Mata killed another five enemy soldiers.

Captain Vikram Batra fought with exceptional bravery and magnitude, which is rarely seen. He has set an example before the youth of our nation, which shall inspire generations to come. In recognition of his gallant act, Point 4875 has now been renamed as Captain Vikram Batra Top and has received all credit to capturing this vital peak by his Commanding Officer, Colonel Y.K. Joshi, 13 JAK Rifles. For his sustained display of the most conspicuous personal bravery and junior leadership of the highest order in the face of the enemy, Captain Vikram Batra was awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest medal for gallantry, posthumously. His father, Mr. G.L. Batra, received the award from the President of India, on behalf of his brave son.

Category:

People & Blogs

Tags:

• Vikram
• Batra
• 1999
• Kargil
• war
• hero
• Indian
• Soldier
• Param
• Vir
• Chakra
• award
• bharat
• Jammu
• Kashmir
• Rifles
• Palampur
• hindustan
• Sher
• Shar
• Dil
• Mangey
• More
• Quotes
• Martyr
• Shaheed
• video
• clip
• War
• Warrior
• india

[MrArihant1987]

Lenght of the dislike bar is the lenght of that guys penis and no doubt

he was a Bharwa pakistani who sends him mother across border to get fucked and

get pregnant.

Last time she gave berth to bangladesh, nxt time It will be Baluchistan.

[prak901390]

Respect

[NORTHWOLF501]

جهنم 

[prithvie02]

brave soldier dying from both the side just because of politics

[samnigam20]

YEH DIL MANGE PAKISTAN KA DESTRUCTION MORE.....YAARON

SILLY PORKY'S NA GHAR KE NA GHAT KE SALEY

ABBOTABAD ME AASTHEEN KA SAAP PAL RAKHA THA HARAM ZADON NE- DEAR OSAMA NOW ROTTING IN HELL HA HA HA. A DAY WILL COME WHEN PAKISTAN WILL BURN IN HELL BECAUSE OF THEIR DIRTY DEEDS GOD WILLING

LONG LIVE INDIA - MERA BHARAT MAHAN

[samnigam20]

We miss you man. I wish we had more like u today....... I will never forget you till the day i die

[kampaku11]

look vikram batra killed capt sher khan and got killed by someone both are heroes , both are awarded top medals for bravery , what bravery is that , killing each others like dogs is it bravery, bravery is controling emotions its not getting out of your mind and start killing in the name of so called land of pure of sacred india , I wonder when would people in inida and pak learn from their blunders, if you want to fight , fight hunger and poverty, I am disturbed by the the sight of a sad mother

[kampaku11]

my sympathies with the family and young man, utter nonsense is that people born in palampur or multan are dying for a land they have nothing to do with, this is the fraud of modern concept of nation state, pitting brothers against brothers , if you go to the other side of the border you see same sight , mothers of young men crying in the memories of their loving sons, what did you get our of bloody tiger hills , how many paki or indian children have got food from tiger hills, learn please

[01cybercop]

he is orginal hero. ya dil maaga moor

[gopalchanhan]

jai hind vikram sir.we are miss you..