The Indian Army paid tribute to Kargil War hero Captain Vikram Batra at DAV College in Chandigarh, where he once studied. The event honored his bravery and sacrifice during the 1999 Kargil War and celebrated his lasting impact on the nation.

Indian Army Pays Tribute to Kargil War Hero Captain Vikram Batra at DAV College

Chandigarh, July 7, The Indian Army honored Kargil War hero Captain Vikram Batra at a special event held at DAV College, Chandigarh, where he once studied.

Captain Vikram Batra, who served with the 13 JAK Rifles, gave his life to the nation during the 1999 Kargil War in Operation Vijay. 

He was posthumously awarded India’s highest wartime gallantry award, the Param Vir Chakra, for his bravery.

The event began with a heartfelt tribute to Captain Batra’s courage and sacrifice during the 1999 Kargil War in Operation Vijay. His father, G. L. Batra, and his twin brother, Vishal Batra, were also present and were honored by the Indian Army with a letter of gratitude and a special memento.

This ceremony was part of a larger outreach effort by the Army to stay connected with the families of martyred soldiers and to keep their stories alive for the next generation.

Brigadier V. S. Chauhan, Group Commander of NCC Chandigarh, addressed the NCC cadets at the event and encouraged them to take inspiration from Captain Batra’s heroic life. 

He urged them to serve the country with the same passion and dedication.

Mona Narang, principal of DAV College, expressed pride in Captain Batra being one of the college’s former students. G. L. Batra said that his son’s courage and famous slogan “Yeh Dil Maange More” will always live on in the hearts of every Indian.

A short film on Captain Batra’s life and bravery was also shown during the program. It has been 26 years since India’s victory in the Kargil War against Pakistani forces. 

The Indian Army continues to remember this win and pays tribute to its heroes every year by observing Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26.