Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the Kargil war in 1999. The Indian Army on July 26, 1999, had announced the successful culmination of 'Operation Vijay', declaring victory after a nearly three-month-long battle in Kargil. Pics/PTI
“Brave sons and war heroes like Capt Vikram Batra are rare and they are born once in a century. They write the saga of their extraordinary courage, steadfast resolve for the history books, and quietly immerse themselves in the atmosphere ”.
In the words of GL Batra, 75, the proud father of Kargil war hero Capt Vikram Batra, his son has attained martyrdom, which not only elevated the nation but his valour was even acknowledged by the Pakistanis. What more accomplishment could there be for a father like me when the nation will celebrate the “Kargil Vijay Divas” and Capt Vikram Batra will be remembered with great pride for his supreme sacrifice for the sacrifice at the age of 24, GL Batra asks.