Kargil War anniversary: Capt Vikram Batra among 52 Himachal bravehearts were killed, read district-wise list
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As the nation celebrates Kargil Vijay Diwas, marking the 25th anniversary of India’s victory over Pakistan, Himachal Pradesh pays tribute to its 52 valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the war.
These bravehearts set an example of indomitable courage and patriotism during the two-month-long conflict, which started on May 3, 1999, and concluded with India’s victory on July 26, 1999.
The Kargil War, fought in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir, saw 527 soldiers of the Indian armed forces being martyred during Operation Vijay. Among them were 52 soldiers from Himachal Pradesh, who were posthumously awarded various gallantry awards, including the highest honours.
Among these heroes, Captain Vikram Batra (posthumously) of Palampur and Rifleman Sanjay Kumar of Bilaspur were awarded the Param Vir Chakra, the highest military honour, for their exceptional bravery. Their sacrifice and that of their fellow soldiers have left a lasting impact, inspiring generations.
Following is the district-wise list of Kargil War martyrs from Himachal Pradesh:
Kangra (15 martyrs):
Param Vir Chakra winner Captain Vikram Batra from Palampur
Captain Saurabh Kalia from Bandla
Grenadier Vijendra Singh Nandlu from Bane Di Hatti
Balram Das from Tanda Massal of Nagarota Bagwan
Rifleman Rakesh Kumar from Gopalpur
Rifleman Ashok Kumar from Lahra of Jawali
Lance Naik Veer Singh Baldoa from Ghad Jarot of Jawali
Sepoy Lakhbir Singh from Gangth of Nurpur
Sepoy Santosh Singh from Jatoli of Nurpur
Rifleman Jagjit Singh from Kotpalahdi
Havildar Surendra Singh from Matlahad of Jawali
Rifleman Sunil Jung from Khaniyara of Dharamshala
Grenadier Yogendra Singh from Amb Pathiyar of Jawalamukhi
Grenadier Surjit Singh from Lower Sunehat of Dehra
Lance Naik Padam Singh from Indora
Mandi (10 martyrs):
Capt Deepak Guleria
Naib Subedar Khem Chand Rana
Havaldar Krishan Chand
Naik Sarwan Kumar
Sepoy Tek Ram Mastana
Sepoy Rakesh Kumar Chauhan
Sepoy Naresh Kumar
Sepoy Heera Singh
Grenadier Purna Singh
Lance Havildar Gurdas Singh
Hamirpur (8 martyrs):
Havildar Kashmir Singh (Mentioned in Dispatches)
Havildar Rajkumar (Mentioned in Dispatches)
Sepoy Dinesh Kumar
Havildar Swami Das Chandel
Sepoy Rakesh Kumar
Rifleman Praveen Kumar
Sepoy Sunil Kumar
Rifleman Deep Chand (Mentioned in Dispatches)
Bilaspur (7 martyrs):
Havildar Udham Singh
Naik Mangal Singh
Rifleman Vijay Pal
Havildar Rajkumar
Naik Ashwani Kumar
Havildar Pyar Singh
Naik Mast Ram
Kargil War anniversary: Capt Vikram Batra among 52 Himachal bravehearts were killed, read district-wise list
Gunner Yashwant Singh
Rifleman Shyam Singh (Vir Chakra)
Grenadier Naresh Kumar
Grenadier Anant Ram
Una (3 martyrs):
Capt Amol Kalia (Vir Chakra)
Rifleman Manohar Lal
Sepoy Dharmendra Singh
Sirmaur District (2):
Rifleman Kulwinder Singh
Rifleman Kalyan Singh (Army Medal)
Solan (1):
Rifleman Pradeep Kumar
Chamba (1 martyr):
Sepoy Khem Raj
Kullu District (1 martyr):
Havildar Dola Ram (Army Medal)
