Captain Vikram Batra

Captain Vikram Batra PVC (September 9, 1974 -- July 7, 1999) was a Brave officer of the Indian Army, posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest award for valour, for his actions during the 1999 Kargil War.

Captain Vikram Batra was awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military honor on 15 August 1999, the 52nd anniversary of India's independence. His father Mr. G.L. Batra received the honor for his deceased son from the President of India, the late K.R. Narayanan.

Captain Vikram Batra, 13 JAK Rifles, and his Delta Company was given the task of recapturing Point 5140. Nicknamed Sher Shah ('Lion King' in Hindi) for his unstinting courage, he decided to lead the rear, as an element of surprise would help stupefy the enemy. He and his men ascended the sheer rock-cliff, but as the group neared the top, the enemy pinned them on the face of the bare cliff with machine gun fire. Captain Batra, along with five of his men, climbed up regardless and after reaching the top, hurled two grenades at the machine gun post. He single-handedly killed three enemy soldiers in close combat. He was seriously injured during this, but insisted on regrouping his men to continue with the mission. Inspired by the courage displayed by Captain Batra, the soldiers of 13 JAK Rifles charged the enemy position and captured Point 5140 at 3:30 a.m. on 20 June 1999. His company is credited with killing at least eight Pakistani soldiers and recovering a heavy machine gun. http://www.youtube.com/indiadefence

The capture of Point 5140 set in motion a string of successes, such as Point 5100, Point 4700, Junction Peak and Three Pimples. Along with fellow Captain Anuj Nayyar, Batra led his men to victory with the recapture of Point 4750 and Point 4875. He was killed when he tried to rescue an injured officer during an enemy counterattack against Point 4875 in the early morning hours of 7 July 1999. His last words were, "Jai Mata Di." (which means in Punjabi 'Hail the Divine Mother'). For his sustained display of the most conspicuous personal bravery and leadership of the highest order in the face of the enemy, Captain Vikram Batra was awarded the Param Vir Chakra.

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[171K79]

R.I.P Captain Vikram Batra & ALL shaheeds of Indian military who have sacrificed their lives for the nation.

Indian Jawans = ordinary men who do the extra ordinary! There is NO mountain, there is NO river, there is NO obstacle!!!

[2006KANISHKJAISWAL]

tears of sorrow for the lost ones,

tears of pride for this country i was born

BHARAT MATA KI JAI

[rukwa81]

you can see me in video with gr8 hero Vikram

[25thehit]

he is the real hero.......

and more important than Madurai dixit ..........

[souro19]

SALUTE MANNN ....

[straightliner15]

bharat mata ki jai!!

[soodgreenwich]

time for India to be like israel. Hit the enemy in their home.

[aravinthtom]

I salute you Vikram batra. May your soul rest in peace.

[hotajuu]

Salute u sir! You will always be in our heart. Generation will learn from you...: Bharat mata  Ki jai....jai hind jai Bharat

[pritikirankhasu]

Salute to the captain.Hats off to his bravery and valor



[ankitkandhari]

he was a real actual hero un bhenchodo ko unki aukat is hero ne aur unki batalliom ne dikha di i silute thm al JAI HIND...