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Captain Vikram Batra, PVC (9 September 1974 – 7 July 1999) was an Indian Army officer.
Jul 26, 2021 · Captain Vikram Batra, 24, sacrificed his life fighting for India fearlessly in the Kargil war. On July 26 every year, India celebrates Kargil Vijay Diwas. On this day, the country honours all the...
Aug 15, 2021 · We revisit the story of Captain Vikram Batra, and his contribution to India’s victory in the Kargil conflict. Batra was awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest gallantry honour for his valour, posthumously.
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Jul 22, 2019 · The story of Captain Vikram Batra, Param Vir Chakra, who played a decisive role in helping India win over the Kargil heights from Pakistani intruders.NDTV is...
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- Vikram Batra was born on September 9, 1974, in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India.
- He earned the nickname "Sher Shah" (Lion King) for his bravery and fearless attitude on the battlefield.
- Batra played a crucial role in the capture of Point 5140, which was one of the toughest and most strategically important peaks in the Kargil region.
- Batra's famous war cry during the mission was "Yeh Dil Maange More!" ("This heart wants more!") , which became a popular slogan during the war.
Jul 7, 2020 · Captain Vikram Batra sacrificed his life fighting Pakistani forces during the Kargil War in 1999, at the age of 24. He was given the highest wartime gallantry award Param Vir Chakra posthumously....
As the news of the heroic deeds of Captain Vikram Batra of the 13 JAK Rif reached his home town in Palampur in Kangra valley of Himachal Pradesh, spontaneous celebrations broke out all around.
