Kargil Vijay Divas 2020: All you need to know about the heroes

India is observing Kargil Vijay Diwas on Sunday to commemorate its victory over Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir's Kargil district and along the Line of Control (LoC) and pay tributes to soldiers who attained martyrdom two decades ago.

The day is celebrated as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who joined in Operation Vijay.

Here's the list of heroes who fought valiantly during 1999 Kargil war:

1. Captain Anuj Nayyar was an Indian Army officer of the 17th Battalion, Jat Regiment, who was martyred while battling at the Tiger Hill on 7th July 1999 during the Kargil War. He was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his exemplary valour during combat operations.

2. Lieutenant Keishing Clifford Nongrum of the 12th Battalion, Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry, laid down his life on July 1st, 1999 while capturing Point 4812 during the Kargil War. He was also awarded with Maha Vir Chakra for his chivalry in the combat operations.

3. Captain N Kenguruse was an Indian Army officer of 2nd Battalion, Rajputana Rifles. He was gunned down at the Lone Hill, Drass Sector on June 28, 1999 in the Kargil War. He was honoured with the Maha Vir Chakra for his bravery at the battlefield.

4. Lieutenant Keishing Clifford Nongrum belonged from 12th Battalion, Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry, attained martyrdom on July 1st, 1999 while capturing Point 4812 during the Kargil War. He was posthumously awarded with Maha Vir Chakra for his chivalry in the battlefield.

5. Indian Army Major Padmapani Acharya of the 2nd Battalion, Rajputana Rifles, was gunned down by the enemy at Lone Hill on June 28, 1999, during the Kargil conflict. He was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his heroic act of bravery despite succumbing to injuries.

6. Major Rajesh SIngh Adhikari was an Indian Army Officer who was killed in the Battle of Tololing on May 30, 1999 during the Kargil War. He was awarded the gallantry honour, Maha Vir Chakra for his bravey in warfare.

7. Colonel Sonam Wangchuk is an Indian Army officer serving the Ladakh scouts regiment. In the 1999 Kargil War, then Major Wangchuk led an operation against Pakistani troops on Chorbat La Top, for which he was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra.

8. Major Vivek Gupta of the 2nd Battalion, Rajputana Rifles, died in the Kargil conflict on June 12, 1999, after capturing two important posts in the Drass sector. He was flicitated with Maha Vir Chakra for his heroism at the war front.

9. Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey of 1st Battalion, Gorkha Rifles, joined in a series of boldly led attacks during 'Operation Vijay' and forced back the intruders from the Batalik sector on June 11, 1999. His dauntless leadership led to the capture of Jaubar Top and Khalubar on early hours of July 3, 1999. Pandey succumbed to his injuries on the hilltop and was honoured with the Param Vir Chakra.

10. Naik Digendra Kumar served the 2nd Battalion of the Rajputana Rifles during the 1999, Kargil War before retiring in 31st July, 2005. He was awarded the Mahavir Chakra on 15th August 1999, for his heroism in the battlefield.

11. Rifleman Sanjay Kumar, 13 Jammu And Kashmir rifles was the leading Scout of the team entrusted with capturing Area Flat Top, which was being held by enemy. He was shot in the chest and forearm but sustained the attack despite bleeding profusely. Charged by his act of daredevilry, the rest of the platoon attacked the enemy bunkers and captured Area flat Top. Rifleman Kumar was awarded with Param Vir Chakra.

12. Ghatak Commandos were given the task to capture three strategic bunkers on Tiger Hill, Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav, 18 Grenadiers, was leading the assault and climbing the cliff face. He was the one who was fixing ropes for rest of the platoon. He was posthumously awarded the highest military honour in India, Param Vir Chakra, for his 4 July 1999 action during the Kargil War.

13. Captain Vikram Batra, 13th Jammu And Kashmir Rifles, was directed to recapture the highest point on Tololing Ridge, peak 5140, where Pakistani intruders had taken positions in bunkers. He was killed on July 26, 1999 while trying to rescue an injured soldier. The peak where he was gunned down  Point 4875, is now called 'Batra Top'. He was honoured with the Param Veer Chakra, the highest military honour during the Kargil War.

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