Captain Vikram Batra an ultimate name of courage. By karma
he was ‘YE DIL MANGEY MORE’ and by dharma he was ‘JAI MATA DI’. You have seen
the movie named ‘LOC’….in that movie which roll was played by actor ABHISHEK
BACHHAN is the saga of brave CAPTAIN VIKRAN BATRA.
EARLY LIFE
On 9th September 1974 Mrs. Jai kamla batra gives
the birth to twin sons’ name ‘Luv’ (Vikram) and ‘Kush ’
(Vishal) at Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. He received his education up to middle
standard at D.A.V
Public School D.A.V
College Chandigarh . In B.S.C. where he was adjudged
the best NCC cadet )air wing) in two zones. He was selected and underwent a
helicopter flight course of 40days at the Pinjore Flying Club. He was selected
for the 1994 republic day parade at New
Delhi . During his B.S.C course in 1995, he was
selected to join merchant navy at a company in Hong Kong .
But he dropped the idea of joining the merchant navy due to his patriotic zeal
to serve the nation.
LATER LIFE
He joined the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in June 1996 at
Dehradun after passing out in December 1997, he joined the army as lieutenant
of the 13JAK Rifles at Sopore, Jammu and Kashmir, later he was sent for the young
officer course at the infantry school in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh where he was
awarded ‘Alpha Grading’ for his overall performance. Next, he attended a 35 day
commando course at Belgaum ,
Karnataka in February-march 1999. Where on completion of the course, he was
placed in instructor’s grade.
THE WAR OF KARGIL
On 1st June 1999 his unit proceeded to the kargil
sector on the eruption of a war like situation in kargil, Drass ant Batalik sub
sector from where he was sent along with his company on the first strategic and
daring operation to recapture the first peak of utmost importance point 5140,
which was an altitude of 17000 feet. Upon reaching point 5140, the enemy
commander challenged him by saying “why you come shershah, you will not go
back.” SHERSHAH name given to vikram by commanding officer and vikram replied
“we shall see in one hour who will remain on the top” in a short while captain
batra and his company of troops killed eight enemy soldiers and more
importantly capture a heavy anti-aircraft machine gun. Mission
point 5140 was a success.
Re-capture of point 5140 paved the way the way to return of the rest of
peaks and cleared the Shrinagar-Leh-Highway which sat in motion of success like
capturing point 5100,4700 junction, three pimples and the ultimate prize- tiger
hill. After capturing the point 5140 captain batra said jubilantly “Yeh Dill
Mangey More!” On successful capture of the vital peak he was congratulated and
graced by the chief army staff, general VED PRAKASH MALIK on phone.
Now the next challenge was point 4750. the enemy said
“shershah, nobody shall be left to lift your dead body” to which captain batra
replied “don’t worry about us, pray for your safety”. He captured point 4750
and hoists the national flag. He also played a commendable role in the capture
of tiger hill. He had dedicated himself and was determined for total victory.
He proceeded
according to his famous line that was “Yeh Dill Mangey More!!.” He volunteered
himself for a third crucial operation, recapturing point 4875 which was at an
altitude of 17000 feet and had a gradient of 80 degree. He attacked the peak
along with his company and another led by Captain ANUJ NAYYAR, MVC. They gave
the enemy a tough time, killed a number of enemy troops and recaptured the peak
on 5 July 1999. The enemy counter attacked
the peak on 7th July 1999,but he retaliated the counter attack with vigor.
In the heat of battle, one of his junior officer lieutenants
NAVEEN was seriously injured and he immediately went to his rescue. While
dragging lieutenant NAVEEN back under cover, he pleaded to captain VIKRAM to
let him continue the fight despite his injuries to which captain Batra replied
“Tu Baal-Bachedaar Hai Peachy Hat Ja.”
The brave captain was hit by a bullet in the chest, with the
word “Jai Mata Di” on his lips he fell down and was hit again in the waist by a
artillery splinter. Before succumbing to his grievous injuries, this brave son
of motherland and a true lion of Bharat Mata killed another five enemy
soldiers.
Captain Batra fought with exceptional bravery and
magnitude, which is rarely seen. He has set an example before the youth of our
nation, which shall inspire generation to come. In recognition of his gallant
act, point 4875 has now been renamed as captain vikram batra top and has
received all credit to capturing this vital peak by his commanding officer Y.K
JOSHI, 13 JAK Rifles for his sustained display of the most conspicuous personal
bravery and junior leadership of the highest order in the face of the enemy.
Captain Batra was awarded the PARAM VIR CHAKRA, India India
VEERA’S VIEW
The brave martyrs had
done their work. They embrace the death with a smiling face with satisfaction
that they completed their duty. Now what’s our duty????? Only give a look to
these written paragraph or something else…… just think we are the debtors of
these brave martyrs and of course “ISS DESH KI MITTI KE.”
