#ShauryaStories: Remembering Kargil war hero Shershaah Captain Vikram Batra
Vikram Batra was bestowed with Param Vir Chakra, India s highest military honour on 15 August 1999.
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Updated: Jan 18, 2021, 02:18 PM IST
Kargil war hero Capt Vikram Batra was one of the Bravehearts of the country and his heroic tale deserves everyone s attention. For DNA s Shaurya Stories , look back at some inspiring stories of lesser-known heroes who created history in their own ways. Vikram Batra, who was bestowed with Param Vir Chakra posthumously died on July 7, 1999, during Kargil War fought between India and Pakistan.
Who was Captain Vikram Batra?
Born on September 9, 1974, Captain Vikram Batra spent his childhood in Palampur. During the 1999 Kargil War, his unit was ordered to recapture Point 5140 in his first major battle in the war. Even though the enemy had the higher ground, he led his men to a brilliant tactical assault on the enemy. The 13 J&K Rifles won a decisive victory which st