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desijat
July 26th, 2006, 05:32 PM
Today we Proudly celebrate 7th Victory Day of operation VIJAY in Kargil....

As a tribute to the the braves... story of 2 sainiks who faught like true son of Indian soil..
Anuj Nayyar
In 1999, the Indian Army detected a massive infiltration by Pakistani paramilitary forces in Indian-administered Kashmir. The army quickly mobilized its forces to drive out the Pakistani infiltrators from Indian territory. Anuj, a junior commander in the 17 Jat Regiment, was sent to Kargil, Jammu and Kashmir, to secure the region surrounding Tiger Hill from Pakistani militants. His first major operation involved securing Pt. 4875, a strategic mountain peak on the western side of Tiger Hill, which was illegally occupied by Pakistani armed forces. Pt. 4875 was an extremely strategic mountain peak second only to the Tiger Hill and securing it from the Pakistani infiltrators was a top priority for the Indian Army. Pt. 4875, which stood at 16,250 feet above sea level, had extremely steep slopes and capturing the peak without aerial support was considered near impossible. But Anuj's Charlie Company decided to secure the peak without any aerial support on July 6, 1999. During the initial phase of assault, the Company Commander of Anuj's platoon was injured after which the command of the company fell on Captain Anuj Nayyar. After the initial setback, the Indian assault split into two groups, one led by Captain Vikram Batra and other by Anuj Nayyar. The Pakistani infiltrators had constructed several bunkers on Pt. 4875. Anuj's company located 4 enemy bunkers and charged the first bunker. During the assault, Anuj fired a Rocket propelled grenade and destroyed the first bunker. The company then charged towards the remaining 3 bunkers during which they came under heavy mortar fire from Pakistani infiltrators. However, under Anuj's leadership, the company cleared two more bunkers. It was while clearing the 4th bunker, that an enemy RPG shell fell directly on Anuj killing him on the spot. During the assault, Captain Anuj Nayyar killed more than 9 Pakistani infiltrators and destroyed 3 to 4 enemy bunkers. Soon after Anuj's death, the Charlie Company successfully cleared the 4th bunker and secured Pt. 4875. The success of this mission was largely due to the bravery and leadership skills of Captain Anuj Nayyar. The success of this mission paved the way for the Indian recapture of Tiger Hill.

Recognition and Legacy
Anuj Nayyar was posthumously awarded Mahavir Chakra for his bravery and combat skills. S.K. Nayyar, Anuj's father, was alloted a gas station in Delhi by the Government of India in recognition of the services of his son. Several books and Indian films were made to depict Anuj's life and glorify his contribution to the Indian Army.

In 2001, L.O.C Kargil, a Hindi film directed by J.P. Dutta which depicted the endeavours of the Indian Army during the Kargil War, was released in which Bollywood superstar Saif Ali Khan played the role of Anuj Nayyar.
In 2003, Hindi movie named "Dhoop" directed by national award winner, Ashwini Chaudhary, was released which depicted the life of Anuj's parents after his death. Om Puri plays the role of S.K. Nayyar, Anuj's father.

Captain Vikram Batra
Vikram Batra was born on September 9th, 1974 in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, to Mr. G.L. Batra and Mrs. Jai Kamal Batra.

Batra joined the Indian military academy in Dehradun in 1996, and was commissioned in the Indian Army as Lieutenant of the 13 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles at Sopore, in Jammu and Kashmir. He rose to the rank of Captain.

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Popular Quotes and Exchanges

Batra's Yeh Dil Maange More!, erstwhile a popular slogan for a Pepsi commercial, became an iconic battle cry that swept across the country and remains popular with millions of Indians, invoked at patriotic public events, in memory of the war and the soldiers, and as a symbol of an inevitable spirit of Indian patriotism and valor in face of future attacks.
Upon reaching the Point 5140 he got into a cheeky radio exchange with an enemy commander, who challenged him by saying, "Why have you come Sher Shah (Vikram’s nick name given by his commanding officer), you will not go back." Captain Vikram Batra is said to have replied, “We shall see within one hour, who remains on the top."
While dragging Lt. Naveen back under cover, Naveen pleaded to Captain Batra to let him continue the fight in spite the injuries to which Captain Batra replied "Tu baal bachedaar hai!! Hatt jaa peeche," ("You have kids and wife to look after! Get back!").
Batra's last words were the battle-cry "Jai Mata Di!" ("Victory to Mother Durga!")

Param Vir Chakra
Captain Vikram Batra was awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military honor on August 15th, 1999, the 52nd anniversary of India's independence. His father Mr. G.L. Batra received the honor for his deceased son from the President of India, the late K.R. Narayanan.


In Media
The 2004 Hindi film Lakshya (Aim) was a largely fictionalized film on Captain Batra's exploits and valor during the Kargil conflict.

The 2001 Hindi film LOC Kargil based on the entire Kargil conflict had Abhishek Bachchan playing the role of Captain Batra.
Brave Boy
Captain Vikram Batra, 13 JAK Rifles, and his Delta Company was given the task of recapturing Point 5140. Nick-named Sher Shah for his unstinting courage, he decided to lead the attack from the rear as an element of surprise would help stupefy the enemy. He & his men ascended the sheer rock-cliff and as the group neared the top, the enemy opened machine gun fire on them, pinning them on to the face of the bare rocky cliff. Captain Batra along with five of his men climbed on regardless and after reaching the top, hurled two grenades at the machine gun post. He single handedly engaged three enemy soldiers in close combat and killed them. He was seriously injured during this combat, but insisted on regrouping his men to continue with the given task at hand. Inspired by the extraordinary courage displayed by Captain Batra, the soldiers of 13 JAK Rifles charged the enemy position and captured Point 5140 at 3:30 a.m. on 20 June 1999. His company is credited with killing at least 8 Pakistani soldiers and recovering a heavy machine gun.

The capture of Point 5140 set in motion a string of successes like Point 5100, Point 4700, Junction Peak and Three Pimples. Captain Batra led his men to even more glorious victories with the recapture of Point 4750 and Point 4875. He was tragically killed, when he tried to rescue an injured officer during an enemy counterattack against Point 4875 in the early morning hours of 07 July 1999. His last words were, "Jai Mata Di." For his sustained display of the most conspicuous personal bravery and junior leadership of the highest order in the face of the enemy, Captain Vikram Batra was awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest medal for gallantry, posthumously. His father, Mr. G.L. Batra, received the award from the President of India, on behalf of his brave son. Jai Hind!! Jai Jawan!!

These are just 2, there were thousands such heros.....

VPannu
July 26th, 2006, 06:13 PM
1. Capt.Vikram Batra (Param Vir Chakra)
2. Grenadier Yogendra Singh (Param Vir Chakra)
3. RFN. Sanjay Kumar (Param Vir Chakra)

yudhvirmor
July 26th, 2006, 08:59 PM
They are guarding our borders thats why we are sleeping in our houses. Great courage to stand for us in those hostile conditions

dndeswal
July 26th, 2006, 09:39 PM
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Vikas, why only to Kargil warriors? We have to salute all our warriors - from Army, Air Force, Navy and other para-military forces. Kargil was not a full-scale war, still there were many casualities. The real, full-scale wars were those in 1965 and 1971. Today, our Army is fighting insurgents and terrorists inside our own territory - a task which is the responsibility of local police !
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devdahiya
July 26th, 2006, 10:41 PM
I salute those heros..who made the supreme sacrifice for the dignity of our mother land...May God bless them in solitude!

navingulia
July 26th, 2006, 10:42 PM
A tribute to the martyrs and only 3 responses!!!
I think that the best tribute to the martyrs would be that we do our bit in developing a strong, prosperous and beautiful India. An india of their dreams.

rohittewatia
July 26th, 2006, 10:50 PM
21 topon kih salami shaheed jawanon key liyeh.

desijat
July 26th, 2006, 11:01 PM
thi khoon se lath-path kaaya
phir bhi bandook uthaake
das-das ko ek ne maara
phir gir gaye hosh ganva ke
jab ant-samay aaya to
kah gaye ke ab marate hain
khush rahana desh ke pyaaron
ab ham to safar karate hain
kya log the vo deewane
kya log the vo abhimaani
Jo shaheed hue hai unki tum yaad karo kahani :)

choudharyneelam
July 29th, 2006, 06:45 PM
whenever I see any person from these forces then i really admire these real heros....I salute those great and real heros who all were there to make every difficulty of ours very simple....i fall short with words when i've to tell that how much i admire them.....they all are superb, majestic....jatland pe bhi kaafi members hain Military se...here's a fabulous song for all these heros

saathi yun tumko mile,
jeet jeet hi sada
bas itna yaad rahe,
ek saathi aur bhi tha
jaao jo laut ke tum,
ghar ho khushi se bhara
kal tumse bichadi hui,
mamta jo phir se mile
kal phool chehra koi,
jab tumse milke khile
pao tum itni khushi,
mit jaayen saare gile
hai pyaar jinse tumhe,
saath rahen wo sada
bas itna yaad rahe,
ek saathi aur bhi tha.


with love and regards
Neelam:)

me_rathee
July 30th, 2006, 11:43 AM
Hai dushman hathiyar liye taak mein baitha udhar,
aur hum taiyar hai apna seena liye idhar,
khoon kee khelenge holi gar vatan muskil mein hai,
Sarfaroshi kee tamanna ab hamare dil mein hai.

desijat
July 30th, 2006, 12:34 PM
Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamaare dil mein hai.

Dekhna hai zor kitna baazu-e-qaatil mein hai




Karta nahin kyun doosra kuch baat cheet,

Dekhta hun main jise voh chup teri mehfil mein hai

Aye shaheed-e-mulk-o-millat main tere oopar nisaar,

Ab teri himmat ka charcha ghair ki mehfil mein hai

Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamaare dil mein hai.




Waqt aanay dey bata denge tujhe aye aasman,

Hum abhi se kya batayen kya hamare dil mein hai

Khainch kar layee hai sab ko qatl hone ki ummeed,

Aashiqon ka aaj jumghat koocha-e-qaatil mein hai

Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamaare dil mein hai.




Hai liye hathiyaar dushman taak mein baitha udhar,

Aur hum taiyyaar hain seena liye apna idhar.

Khoon se khelenge holi gar vatan muskhil mein hai,

Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamaare dil mein hai.




Haath jin mein ho junoon katt te nahi talvaar se,

Sar jo uth jaate hain voh jhukte nahi lalkaar se.

Haath jin mein ho junoon katt te nahi talvaar se,

Sar jo uth jaate hain voh jhukte nahi lalkaar se.

Aur bhadkega jo shola-sa humaare dil mein hai,

Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamaare dil mein hai.




Hum to ghar se nikle hi the baandhkar sar pe qafan,

Chaahatein liin bhar liye lo bhar chale hain ye qadam.

Zindagi to apni mehmaan maut ki mehfil mein hai,

Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamaare dil mein hai.




Dil mein tuufaanon ki toli aur nason mein inquilaab,

Hosh dushman ke udaa denge humein roko na aaj.

Duur reh paaye jo humse dam kahaan manzil mein hai,

Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamaare dil mein hai.

Dekhna hai zor kitna baazuay qaatil mein hai.

desijat
July 30th, 2006, 12:35 PM
PAr usse bhi bada sawal aaj ke samay mein hai

Yoon khara maqtal mein qatil keh raha hai baar-baar,

Kya tamanna-e-shahaadat bhi kisi ke dil mein hai.