Captain Vikram Batra
, PVC was an officer of the Indian Army, posthumously awarded with the Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest and most prestigious award for valour, for his actions during the 1999 Kargil War in Kashmir between India and Pakistan. Wikipedia
Born: 9 September 1974, Palampur
Died: 7 July 1999, Kargil
Battles/wars: Kargil War; Operation Vijay; Battle of Point 5140; Battle of Point 4875
Education: DAV College, Chandigarh
Siblings: Vishal Batra
Parents: G.L. Batra, Kamal Kanta Batra
Legendary tale of ‘Captain Vikram Batra’: The ‘Sher Shah’ of Indian Army
“I’ll either come back after raising the Indian flag in victory or return wrapped in it, but I will come for sure,” last words of brave Captain Vikram Batra, who died rescuing an injured officer while leading his men on a successful assault on Point 4875 and waved the Indian flag there. In his honour, Indian government renamed it as Vikram Batra top.
Here is the story of a brave son of India- Captain Vikram Batra.
Born in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, Captain Vikram Batra of 13 J&K Rifles, is known as the hero of the Kargil war. He led one of the most difficult missions in Kashmir and was also called Sher Shah. Batra made a call to his father before he left and told him about the crucial mission. Hardly did he know that this would be his last call home.
On June 1st, 1999, when Kargil war was about to start, Captain Vikram Batra’s unit was sent to Kargil during the operation to recapture the point 5140-at a height of 17,000 feet.
Reaching point 5140, Capt Batra faced the commander of the Pakistani-terrorist on the radio. The enemy commander provoked him, “Why have you come here Shershah, you will not go back.”Captain Batra replied, “we shall see within one hour who remains on the top.”In a short time, Capt Batra and his company of troops killed eight soldiers and captured a heavy anti-aircraft machine gun. Mission Point 5140 was a success soon after he radioed his commanding officer, “yeh dil mange more!”
Next chapter was point 4750, where he was dared again by the enemy who provoked, “Shershah, nobody shall be left to lift your dead bodies.”Shershah, as nicknamed by his CO replied, “ Don’t worry about us, pray for your safety.” Later he recaptured point 4750 and hoisted the national flag.
His heart, in the zeal of patriotism wanting victory, made him volunteer for his third task of recapturing Point 4875. On july 5th, 1999 after thrashing enemies, his company and other lead by Capt. Anuj Nayyar, again recaptured the peak.
The enemy counter attacked on July 7th but the teams fight with enthusiasm. During the fire exchange, Capt. Batras junior Lt.Naveen was hit and Capt. Jumped to his rescue, who was pleading to let him continue to which Capt. Batra replied, “ Tu Baal Bachedaar Hai! Hatt jaa Peeche.”(You are the one with kids; backa way!) and while saving his comrade a bullet found its way to Capt. Batras heart and the brave captain with the words, “Jai Mata Di”fell on the ground to become immortal in our hearts
.This great soldier will always remain alive in the hearts of Indians who are safe in their houses. You can also pay tribute to Vikram Batra. Send in your messages in the comment box, below.
“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it; it flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.”~Indian Army
Born: 9 September 1974, Palampur
Died: 7 July 1999, Kargil
Battles/wars: Kargil War; Operation Vijay; Battle of Point 5140; Battle of Point 4875
Education: DAV College, Chandigarh
Siblings: Vishal Batra
Parents: G.L. Batra, Kamal Kanta Batra
Legendary tale of ‘Captain Vikram Batra’: The ‘Sher Shah’ of Indian Army
“I’ll either come back after raising the Indian flag in victory or return wrapped in it, but I will come for sure,” last words of brave Captain Vikram Batra, who died rescuing an injured officer while leading his men on a successful assault on Point 4875 and waved the Indian flag there. In his honour, Indian government renamed it as Vikram Batra top.
Here is the story of a brave son of India- Captain Vikram Batra.
Born in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, Captain Vikram Batra of 13 J&K Rifles, is known as the hero of the Kargil war. He led one of the most difficult missions in Kashmir and was also called Sher Shah. Batra made a call to his father before he left and told him about the crucial mission. Hardly did he know that this would be his last call home.
On June 1st, 1999, when Kargil war was about to start, Captain Vikram Batra’s unit was sent to Kargil during the operation to recapture the point 5140-at a height of 17,000 feet.
Reaching point 5140, Capt Batra faced the commander of the Pakistani-terrorist on the radio. The enemy commander provoked him, “Why have you come here Shershah, you will not go back.”Captain Batra replied, “we shall see within one hour who remains on the top.”In a short time, Capt Batra and his company of troops killed eight soldiers and captured a heavy anti-aircraft machine gun. Mission Point 5140 was a success soon after he radioed his commanding officer, “yeh dil mange more!”
Next chapter was point 4750, where he was dared again by the enemy who provoked, “Shershah, nobody shall be left to lift your dead bodies.”Shershah, as nicknamed by his CO replied, “ Don’t worry about us, pray for your safety.” Later he recaptured point 4750 and hoisted the national flag.
His heart, in the zeal of patriotism wanting victory, made him volunteer for his third task of recapturing Point 4875. On july 5th, 1999 after thrashing enemies, his company and other lead by Capt. Anuj Nayyar, again recaptured the peak.
The enemy counter attacked on July 7th but the teams fight with enthusiasm. During the fire exchange, Capt. Batras junior Lt.Naveen was hit and Capt. Jumped to his rescue, who was pleading to let him continue to which Capt. Batra replied, “ Tu Baal Bachedaar Hai! Hatt jaa Peeche.”(You are the one with kids; backa way!) and while saving his comrade a bullet found its way to Capt. Batras heart and the brave captain with the words, “Jai Mata Di”fell on the ground to become immortal in our hearts
.This great soldier will always remain alive in the hearts of Indians who are safe in their houses. You can also pay tribute to Vikram Batra. Send in your messages in the comment box, below.
“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it; it flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.”~Indian Army
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