Kargil War Heroes – Part 2
Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey was an officer of the Indian Army of the regiment 1/11 Gorkha Rifles. Hailing from Sitapur district in Uttar Pradesh, Captain Pandey was the valiant son of a small businessman, Shri Gopi Chand Pandey. Since childhood days, he had a keen interest in sports, particularly boxing and body building.
At the age of 24, Pandey chose to sacrifice his life during the Kargil war, instead of accepting defeat at the hands of the enemy. He was posted at Khalubar Hills, Batalik Sector. On 11 June 1999, he succeeded in forcing back the intruders from there. Then, he efficiently led his men to capture the Jubar top which was considered as important post during the war due to its strategic location. He had almost accomplished the objective when the enemy fired upon them. The attack could not stop Captain Pandey from surging ahead. Bullets were hailed at him, wounding him but he was determined. His courage acted as an inspiration for his troops who together marched ahead to claim the bunkers.
It was during Operation Vijay which involved reclaiming Jubbar Top, Khalubar Hills in Batalik Sector, that he breathed his last. His supreme sacrifice and undaunted courage is evident in his acts. He fought till the last breath, single-handedly killed two enemy soldiers and destroyed their positions with grenade.
He was awarded India’s highest military honour, Param Vir Chakra for his courage during adverse times. His valour was much talked about. His family is proud of him and so is the nation.
Here are some rare photographs of this brave-heart who left behind his mother, father and younger brother Manmohan Pandey for the sake of his nation and countrymen. Let us not forget what he did for our country. The tenacity which he showed, the tough fight that he gave, is exemplary.
The whole Kargil segment and few other write-ups written by me can also be read here - Ila Garg
Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey was an officer of the Indian Army of the regiment 1/11 Gorkha Rifles. Hailing from Sitapur district in Uttar Pradesh, Captain Pandey was the valiant son of a small businessman, Shri Gopi Chand Pandey. Since childhood days, he had a keen interest in sports, particularly boxing and body building.At the age of 24, Pandey chose to sacrifice his life during the Kargil war, instead of accepting defeat at the hands of the enemy. He was posted at Khalubar Hills, Batalik Sector. On 11 June 1999, he succeeded in forcing back the intruders from there. Then, he efficiently led his men to capture the Jubar top which was considered as important post during the war due to its strategic location. He had almost accomplished the objective when the enemy fired upon them. The attack could not stop Captain Pandey from surging ahead. Bullets were hailed at him, wounding him but he was determined. His courage acted as an inspiration for his troops who together marched ahead to claim the bunkers.
It was during Operation Vijay which involved reclaiming Jubbar Top, Khalubar Hills in Batalik Sector, that he breathed his last. His supreme sacrifice and undaunted courage is evident in his acts. He fought till the last breath, single-handedly killed two enemy soldiers and destroyed their positions with grenade.
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| Khalubar top – where the hero won his last battle |
He was awarded India’s highest military honour, Param Vir Chakra for his courage during adverse times. His valour was much talked about. His family is proud of him and so is the nation.
Here are some rare photographs of this brave-heart who left behind his mother, father and younger brother Manmohan Pandey for the sake of his nation and countrymen. Let us not forget what he did for our country. The tenacity which he showed, the tough fight that he gave, is exemplary.
The whole Kargil segment and few other write-ups written by me can also be read here - Ila Garg
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| Illustration By: Ila Garg |
Very inspiring article.
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