Shobha Gurmukhdas
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Posted 1 year ago

Name the heroes of Kargil war whom we remember and pay homage to on Vijay diwas.

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Ramana Bansal
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Posted 8 mon ago Ramana Bansal

  • Captain Vikram Batra

    • Battalion: 13 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles
    • Award: Param Vir Chakra (Posthumous)
    • Known for his bravery during the capture of Point 5140 and Point 4875, he famously said, "Yeh Dil Maange More."
  • Rifleman Sanjay Kumar

    • Battalion: 13 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles
    • Award: Param Vir Chakra
    • Displayed extraordinary courage during the capture of Point 4875, neutralizing multiple enemy soldiers in hand-to-hand combat.
  • Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav

    • Battalion: 18 Grenadiers
    • Award: Param Vir Chakra
    • Played a key role in capturing Tiger Hill while seriously injured, demonstrating indomitable spirit.
  • Major Padmapani Acharya

    • Battalion: 2 Rajputana Rifles
    • Award: Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous)
    • Led his troops valiantly in the assault on enemy positions at Tololing.
  • Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey

    • Battalion: 1/11 Gorkha Rifles
    • Award: Param Vir Chakra (Posthumous)
    • Led the successful capture of Jubar Top and Khalubar, showcasing exceptional leadership and courage.
  • Naik Digendra Kumar

    • Battalion: 2 Rajputana Rifles
    • Award: Maha Vir Chakra
    • Demonstrated remarkable valor during the capture of Tololing.
  • Lieutenant Balwan Singh

    • Battalion: 18 Grenadiers
    • Award: Maha Vir Chakra
    • Played a crucial role in leading his team during the capture of Tiger Hill.

Let's always remember there were numerous more heroes who laid their lives for our Nation, irrespective of whether their names are being mentioned.