IC-57556

Captain Vikram Batra

13th Jammu and Kashmir Riflesight Infantry

(posthumous)

Date of Action:  20 June 1999

Place of Action:  Point 5140, Dras/Kargil area, Jammu and Kashmir

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CITATION

The intrepid Commander of the Delta Company led the capture of Point 5140 in Dras through an audacious climb along a rock face on June 20. Leading from the front, Batra in extreme show of gallantry involved enemy in close fire fight. Mortally wounded, the brave officer refused to be evacuated and regrouped his compnay till the enemy defence was totally destroyed. Batra died but his personal bravery inspired troops to achieve a remarkable victory.