25 years on, Vir Chakra awardee still in touch with Tiger Hill martyr’s family
Friday, 26 July 2024 Mumbai, Jul 26 (PTI) Every year for the last 25 years, a Kargil war braveheart has been visiting the home of his buddy who fell to Pakistani bullets during the battle to recapture Tiger Hill.
As we mark 25 years since the Kargil War, we honor Captain Manoj Pandey, a Param Vir Chakra recipient from Rutha village, Sitapur. Born in 1975, Pandey's journey from a humble background to military heroism embodies sacrificial service. At 24, he played a crucial role in Operation Vijay, leading a...