Introduction
Born on September 9 1974, in Himachal Pradesh Vikram batra spend his childhood in the beautiful mountain town of palampur. The elder of twin sons (he was born 40 minutes before his brother viahal), he was the third child of girdhari Lal batra a government school principal, and Kamal Kant school teacher.
Student life
Immensely popular among his classmates and teachers, Vikram was an all rounder at school-brilliant at studies he was also keep sportsmen and Avid participate in extra curricular activities.adjuged the best NCC cadet of North India,he was also a green belt holder in karate and played table tennis at national level. Deeply patriotic young age, Vikram was always Keen on joining the army. So it was no Surprise to his family when he decided to prepare for combined defence services examination after completing his graduation.in 1995. He is joined IMA and become a officer of Indian army.
During the Kargil war
Soon after, Vikram, s unit received orders to move to Kargil and he reported for duty 1 June 1999. 18 days later, in June 1999 he was ordered Recaptcha point 5140, in his first major battle in the war. In spite of the enemy having the advantage of height, Vikram and his main lead a tactical assault in the enemy. The enemy camp was routed, their soldiers killed and 13 j&k rifles won a decisive victory that strengthened India's hold on the territory.
Elated that all his men had made it alive, Vikram famously told his commander at the base- "yeh Dil manages More".
Using the popular slogan of Pepsi's ad campaign to express his desire to do more. Vikram's father will never forget the phone call he got on the morning of June 20. It took him a while to understand his son's unclear words. Crackling thought a satellite phone.
Daddy, I have captured the enemy's post I am ok.
9 days later, Vikram called from base camp before leaving for another crucial operation. He told his worried parents. Absolutely fine don't you worry. That was the last time he spoke to them.
Vikram's next operation was one of June's's most difficult mountain warfare campaigns undertaken during Kargil the capture of the 17000 feet high point 4875. The icy slopes of this peak where 80° steep and Pakistani troops had positioned themselves Adda height of 1000 feet. However, a more difficult situation but captain Batra captured in the vital peak. But he lost her life by capturing this peak. (that was later named Vikram Batra's top)
Honour
For his sustained display of the most conspicuous personal bravery dealership of the highest order in the face of the enemy Captain Vikram Batra was posthumously awarded pram Vik chakra India's highest gallantry award in battle.
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