Shri girdhari lal batra about his son

"My son! You have made me known in every nook and corner of great India as father of Capt Vikram Batra. I feel proud to have a son, who has honoured the military dictum : "your country comes first; then the men you command and the last yourself.’’
"I did have some expectations as an ordinary father, but you have surpassed them all by giving me a surprise for which I was never ready. Tears do well up my eyes every time I think of you.
"In Kargil, you were the Shershah for the Pakistani soldiers. You fought like a lion, captured peaks 5140 and 4875, and got martyrdom.
"I heard that you told your friends before leaving for Kargil that you would either hoist the flag of victory or you would come back wrapped in the Tricolour. Greatness lies in you doing both and ensuring a complete victory. Well done, my son! You have lived up to the greatest expectations of your motherland as well as our family. I salute you!"

even Sachin & SRK would stand in salute

"One day, we got a letter from a very senior official at Pepsi Co, congratulating us for the achievements of our son. The company wanted to make Vikram its brand ambassador, and was waiting for his return," beamed Vikram's father GL Batra. Even the SACHIN & SRK would stand in salute.

immortal bravery & sacrifice

On 01 June 1999, his unit proceeded to the Kargil Sector on the eruption of a war-like situation in Kargil, Drass and Batalik sub-sectors from where he was sent along with his company on the first strategic and daring operation to recapture the first peak of utmost importance - Point 5140, which was at an altitude of 17,000 feet. Upon reaching Point 5140, leading a company of troops, he encountered the commander of the Pakistani-backed terrorists on radio. The enemy commander challenged him by saying, "Why have you come Shershah (his nick name), you will not go back." Captain Batra, being the last person to back away from a fight, replied, "We shall see within one hour, who remains on the top." In a short while Captain Batra and his company of troops killed eight enemy soldiers and more importantly captured a heavy anti-aircraft machine gun, neutralising the advantageous peak. Re-capture of Point 5140 paved the way to the return of the rest of peaks and cleared the Srinagar-Leh highway which sat in motion of successes like capturing Point 5100, 4700 Junction, Three Pimples and the ultimate prize - Tiger Hill.Soon after capturing Point 5140, he radioed his commanding officer and said jubilantly, "Yeh Dil Mange More!" On the successful capture of the vital peak he was congratulated and graced by the Chief of Army Staff, General Ved Prakash Malik on telephone. After taking rest for 4-5 days he proceeded towards Point 4750, where he was challenged again by the enemy who said, "Shershah, no body shall be left to lift your dead bodies," to which Captain Batra curtly replied, "Don't worry about us, Pray for your safety."He captured Point 4750 and hoisted the national flag. He also played a commendable role in the capture of Tiger Hill. He had dedicated himself and was determined for total victory.
He volunteered himself for a third crucial operation of Point 4875 at an altitude of 17,000 feet, with a gradient of 80º. He attacked the peak along with his company and another led by Captain Anuj Nayyar, MVC. They gave the enemy a tough time, killed a number of enemy troops and re-captured the peak on 05 July 1999. The enemy counter-attacked the peak on 07 July 1999, but Captain Batra retaliated the counter-attack with vigour. In the heat of the battle, one of his junior officers (Lieutenant Naveen) was seriously injured and Captain Batra immediately went to his rescue. Destiny however had something else in store for Captain Batra and he was hit by a bullet in the chest, during the rescue. With the words Jai Mata Di on his lips, the brave Captain fell down and was hit again in the waist by an artillery splinter. Before succumbing to his grievous injuries, this brave son of the motherland and a true lion of Bharat Mata killed another five enemy soldiers.
The intrepid Commander of the Delta Company led the capture of Point 5140 in Dras through an audacious climb along a rock face on June 20. Leading from the front, Batra in extreme show of gallantry involved enemy in close fire fight. Mortally wounded, the brave officer refused to be evacuated and regrouped his company till the enemy defence was totally destroyed

captain vikram batra quotes

"Ya toh Tiranga lehrake awunga, ya fir Tirange mein lipta huwa awunga, lekin awunga" (Either I will come back after hoisting the Tricolour (Indian flag), or I will come back wrapped in it, but i will be back for sure). - captain vikram batra

ye dil maange more... (i want to capture more peaks for my country) -captain vikram batra

batra saab after winning peak 5140



Oh brave brother
you are dearest of dear of Bharat mata



you had brought the laurel



which only a few can achieve



crores of pranam and pranam



to those parents



who brought such a brave warrior



to our motherland

Oh brave brother
you are dearest of dear of Bharat mata
you had brought the laurel
which only a few can achieve
crores of pranam and pranam
to those parents
who brought such a brave warrior
to our motherland

Not only was capt vikram batra a great soldier but also an amazing human being.he had once jumped out of a moving bus to save the life of a school girl,he took a bullet on his chest to protect the life of a fellow soldier. in this world of trechery and deciet where will you find such a man? the more i read about him the more i get influenced by him. surely he was an angel in disguise!

captain vikram batra never born, never died, just visited the place called earth between September 9, 1974 to July 7, 1999

captain vikram batra - the real hero

the posterboy of kargil war, param veer chakra winner, who keep flying indian tricolour on peaks of kargil everytime, saying.... ye dil maange more (my heart asks for more)

Though these lines are not mine but they suit well as if our captain saab is saying it to enemy:”हम उबलते हैं, तो भूचाल उबल जाते हैं,हम मचलते हैं तो तूफ़ान मचल जाते हैं हमको बदलने की कोशिश मत करना,क्योंकि हम बदलते हैं तो इतिहास बदल जाते हैं…”Jai–Bharat

you know batra saab, today is my 26th b'day.

so, let me share a secret with you.......

i sometimes late at night used to listen to slow instrumental music & cry.......

ya cry for u........

that why i am so unlucky not to meet such a great human being like you .......

are you listening to me...