Kargil Vijay Diwas- Remembering The Legendary Heroes Of India

Remembering the bravest and real Kargil Heroes on the Kargil Vijay Diwas when India got victory over Pakistan in the Kargil war.

26 Jul 2021 07:36 IST

Updated On 26 Jul 2021 09:13 IST

26 July 1999, a date to be remembered forever in the history of India that marked the victory over Pakistan. More than 500 heroes had sacrificed their lives during the 60 days long Kargil war that began in May 1999. To pay homage and remember their extraordinary tales, Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated across the nation.

All the Indian soldiers were the heroes who fought bravely to protect the integrity of the country. Today we are telling the tales of 5 such brave hearts of the war.

Meet The 5 Legendary Heroes Of Kargil Vijay Diwas

1. Captain Vikram Batra

Vikram Batra was awarded one of the prestigious awards of India Param Vir Chakra after he became a martyr in the war. He was only 24 then.

2. Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav

kargil vijay diwas 2021 — Lieutenant Balwan Singh shocked the enemies by climbing with his Ghatak platoon on Tiger hill via the toughest route. Pakistani army didn’t expect that India could opt for that route as it was 16500 ft high and full of snow and steep falls.

He succeeded with his troop, killed enemies, and flagged tricolor on the hill. This move was instrumental in the Kargil war for which Lieutenant Balwan Singh was awarded Mahavir Chakra.

4. Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey

kargil war 1999 — Operation Vijay but fulfilled his only dream to join the Indian army. He was one of the three officers who were honored with the Param Vir Chakra for their courage and sacrifice. The 24-years old was an officer from Gorkha Rifles.

5. Major Vivek Gupta

His leadership was the reason the Indian army succeeded in capturing the Tololing Top. For his great leadership, and forfeit, he was honored with Mahavir Chakra posthumously.

Captain N Kenguruse, Major SaurabhKalia, Rifleman Sanjay Kumar, Digendra Kumar, and all soldiers are the heroes who made Operation Vijay successful.

22 years of Kargil Vijay Diwas have been passed but the memories are still fresh. On this occasion, President Ram Nath Kovid, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the entire nation have paid their sincere tribute to every single soldier who lost their lives for the nation.

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