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

  4. indianexpress.com › article › explainedShershaah: Why the story of Captain Vikram Batra has enduring ...

    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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  5. blog.ndca.in › remembering-captain-vikram-batraVikram Batra: A Tale of Bravery and Sacrifice in the Kargil War

    Jul 7, 2023 · For his extraordinary bravery, Vikram Batra was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest military decoration. His story continues to resonate as a symbol of bravery and sacrifice, inspiring countless individuals across the nation.

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    Aug 9, 2021 · Captain Vikram Batra was an awardee of Param Vir Chakra posthumously-- India's highest and most prestigious award for his martyrdom during the Kargil War in 1999 (between India and...

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    Captain Vikram Batra was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra (PVC), Indias highest wartime gallantry award. The PVC is a rare honor, and it recognizes his exceptional courage, valor, and supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.

  9. www.gallantryawards.gov.in › awardee › 1065Gallantry Awards | Ministry of Defence, Government of India

    Captain Vikram Batra’s father Girdhari Lal Batra receives the Param Vir Chakra from the then President KR Narayanan, (Source: Photo Division DPR MOD).

  10. www.ptcnews.tv › nation › captain-vikram-batra-theCaptain Vikram Batra: The heroic 'Shershah' of 1999 Kargil War

    Jul 25, 2023 · Captain Vikram Batra's bravery and contribution to India's victory in the Kargil conflict earned him the posthumous Param Vir Chakra, the country's highest gallantry honor. Here are 15 facts about Capt. Vikram Batra: Born on September 9, 1974, in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India.