25th Kargil Vijay Diwas: Honouring theHeroes of the 1999 Kargil War
Captain Vikram Batra, known as "Sher Shah," led the charge in capturing Point 4875, displaying unmatched bravery. He was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously.
Captain Vikram Batra
Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav, the Tiger of Tiger Hill, played a crucial role in conquering Tiger Hill, earning the Param Vir Chakra.
Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav
Rifleman Sanjay Kumar, from the 13th Battalion, Jammu & Kashmir Rifles, was instrumental in capturing Point 4875, receiving the Param Vir Chakra for his bravery.
Rifleman Sanjay Kumar
Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari displayed exceptional bravery during the Kargil War, earning the Maha Vir Chakra posthumously.
Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari
Captain Anuj Nayyar's bravery in Tololing and Point 4875 earned him the Param Vir Chakra posthumously.
Captain Anuj Nayyar
Lieutenant Manoj Kumar Pandey's leadership in capturing Jubar Top was vital. He was awarded the Param Vir Chakra.
Lieutenant Manoj Kumar Pandey
Naik Digendra Kumar's gallantry in securing Point 4590 at Tololing Hill earned him the Mahavir Chakra.
Naik Digendra Kumar
Captain Haneef Uddin displayed commendable courage and leadership during the Kargil War, earning the Vir Chakra posthumously.
Captain Haneef Uddin
Colonel Sonam Wangchuk led the first successful operation of the Kargil War in Chorbat La, earning the Maha Vir Chakra.
Colonel Sonam Wangchuk
Major Vivek Gupta's efforts in recapturing Point 4590 at Tololing Peak earned him the Maha Vir Chakra posthumously.
Major Vivek Gupta
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