YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CAPTAIN VIKRAM BATRA DEADLIEST HERO OF KARGIL WAR MISSION VIJAY 1999

DEADLIEST HERO OF KARGIL WAR 1999

Captain Vikram Batra, PVC

 (9 September 1974 – 7 July 1999) was an officer of the Indian Army, posthumously awarded with the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest and most prestigious award for valour, for his actions during the 1999 Kargil War in Kashmir between India and Pakistan. He led one of the toughest operations in mountain warfare in Indian history. He was often referred to as ‘'Sher Shah'’ ("Lion King") in the intercepted messages of the Pakistan Army.

Nickname(s):    Luv, Vicky, SherShah

Born:          9 September 1974Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India

Died:    Area Ledge, Point 4875 Complex, Kargil, Jammu & Kashmir, India

AllegianceIndia Republic of IndiaService/branch : Flag of Indian Army.svg Indian Army

Years of service :    1997–1999

Rank:                    Captain of the.                                         Indian Army.svg.                                       Captain

Service number:    IC-57556

Unit:                         13 JAK RIF

Battles/wars:         Kargil War                                  Operation VijayBattle of Point 5140Battle of Point 4875

Awards:               Param-Vir-Chakra-                                ribbon.svg Param                                 Vir Chakra