They were attacking our Army from the top. But our soldiers had put in all their efforts and reclaimed our mountains and land. As many as 527 army men died in the quest, he said.
The martyr s father added that the Indian Army is capable of dealing with all the threats to the country and all Indians are proud of it. It is because of our army that we sleep peacefully at night, he added.
Expressing pride and happiness, Pandey also informed that a Sainik School in Uttar Pradesh has been named after Captain Manoj Pandey.
The Indian armed forces had defeated Pakistan on July 26, 1999. Since then, the day is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay.
Kargil: Enemy had advantage, but Army reclaimed peaks
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26 Jul 2021, 11:55 GMT+10
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 26 (ANI): As India celebrates Kargil Vijay Diwas on Monday, Gopichand Pandey, father of late Captain Manoj Pandey said that the Kargil War was one of the toughest wars in the world where the enemy has an advantage of the altitude, but Indian Army fought hard and reclaimed our peaks.
Speaking to ANI, Pandey said he is proud of his son, and as he lived up to his responsibilities as an Army man. I m proud that my son gave his life for his motherland, and became an inspiration for many. He made the entire nation proud. He lived up to his responsibilities as an Army man. Happy to share that UP Sainik School has been renamed after him, he added.
General Rawat condoles demise of Mohini Pandey, mother of late Capt Manoj Pandey ANI | Updated: Apr 25, 2021 20:32 IST
New Delhi [India], April 25 (ANI): Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on Sunday condoled the untimely demise of Mohini Pandey, mother of late Captain Manoj Pandey.
General Rawat in his condolence message wrote, Our heartfelt condolences on the untimely demise of Shrimati Mohini Pandey; mother of late Capt Manoj Pandey Param Vir Chakra. Proud mother of a brave soldier who was the epitome of courage and valour.
Rawat praised Mohini Pandey and said her upbringing of Manoj, coupled with his sense of duty for the motherland, makes the nation proud.