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Captain Vikram Batra, PVC (9 September 1974 – 7 July 1999) was an Indian Army officer. He was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra , the highest Indian military decoration , for his actions during the Kargil War ; on 7 July 1999, Batra was killed while fighting Pakistani troops around Area Ledge, Point 4875, in the Kargil district of ...
Jul 26, 2021 · Besides Sher Shah, Captain Vikram Batra is also fondly remembered as the "Tiger of Drass", the "Lion of Kargil", and the "Kargil Hero". India News Edited by NDTV Newsdesk Updated: July 26, 2021...
12 hours ago · Capt Vikram Batra (left) with brother Vishal Batra. He was Luv, and I, his identical twin (younger by 14 minutes), am Kush. Our childhood was spent in Palampur and we made the most of our ...
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 one of the leaders in the...
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Jul 7, 2023 · Captain Vikram Batra, an officer in the Indian Army, known for his heroic actions during the Kargil War in 1999, achieved martyrdom during the Kargil War in 1999. He was serving as a captain in the 13th battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles.
Jul 7, 2020 · Captain Vikram Batra, sacrificed his life fighting enemy forces during the Kargil War in 1999, at the age of 24. He was given the highest wartime gallantry award Param Vir Chakra posthumously....
