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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.
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Captain Vikram Batra Param Vir Chakra | |
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Nickname | Luv, Vicky, Sher Shah |
Born | (1974-09-09)9 September 1974 Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India |
Died | 7 July 1999(1999-07-07) (aged 24) Area Ledge, Point 4875 Complex, Kargil, Jammu & Kashmir, India |
Allegiance | Republic of India |
Service/branch | Indian Army |
Years of service | 1997–1999 |
Rank | Captain |
Service number | IC-57556 |
Unit | 13 JAK RIF |
Battles/wars | Kargil War Operation Vijay Battle of Point 5140 Battle of Point 4875 |
Awards | Param Vir Chakra |
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