Join Oneindia as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of India's historic victory in the Kargil War. In this special tribute, we remember the extraordinary bravery and sacrifice of Captain Vikram Batra, a real-life hero whose indomitable spirit and leadership inspired a nation. Learn about the courageous acts that earned him the title of 'Sher Shah' and the immortal battle cry, "Yeh Dil Maange More!"
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00:00 Hello and welcome to this special show where we pay tribute to the heroes of the Kargil war.
00:05 A biffeting reply that was given to the Pakistani regulars and the terrorists.
00:09 The grit and determination and the valor of the Indian soldiers was simply exemplary.
00:16 In the summer of 1999, the pristine mountains of Kargil became an unsuspecting battleground.
00:24 In an act of deceit and aggression, Pakistani troops and mercenaries infiltrated across the
00:30 line of control and occupied strategic heights on the Indian side. Their sinister aim to sever
00:36 Kashmir's link with Ladakh and force India to concede on the Kashmir dispute.
00:41 Little did they know that this misadventure would spark an unwavering response from India's
00:48 valiant armed forces. The infiltration by Pakistani forces was a blatant violation
00:55 of the Shimla agreement and the recently signed Lahore declaration at that time that committed
01:01 both nations to resolving the Kashmir issue peacefully. The audacity of Islamabad's betrayal
01:07 left India stunned but resolute in defending its territorial integrity. As Indian forces mobilized
01:14 to evict the infiltrators, stories of extraordinary courage and sacrifice emerged from the front lines.
01:20 Leading the charge were the valiant heroes like Captain Vikram Batra,
01:25 whose indomitable spirit and leadership inspired his men to scale unimaginable heights of bravery.
01:32 On June 19, 1999, Captain Batra's Delta Company launched a daring assault to recapture the
01:42 strategic point 5140 from the heavily fortified Pakistani positions. Captain Batra, fondly called
01:50 'Shah' led the men through a barrage of enemy fire scaling near vertical rocky cliffs.
01:56 His courageous battle cry 'Yeh Dil Mange More' reverberated across the peaks as his company
02:02 inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy, capturing vital bunkers and positions
02:08 despite facing overwhelming odds. My company's success was 'Yeh Dil Mange More'. The guys were
02:14 so highly charged up that they're wanting that some more bunkers should have been there and
02:18 we would have got the more chaps. But Captain Batra's heroic saga was tragically cut short
02:24 when he was struck by the enemy fire while rescuing an injured officer.
02:32 Captain Vikram Batra's supreme sacrifice inspired countless other acts of valor across the front
02:39 lines of Kargil. Soldiers like Rifleman Sanjay Kumar who sustained grievous injuries during the
02:45 Battle of Tortuk but refused to retreat. Even while bleeding profusely, he provided crucial
02:51 covering fire allowing his comrades to regroup and fight with renewed determination.
02:59 As the battle intensified, the Indian Air Force joined the fray, playing a pivotal role with its
03:04 precision strikes on enemy positions. The Air Force aptly called it 'Operation Sahid Sagar'.
03:11 Daring IAF pilots braved enemy fire and treacherous terrain to soften the infiltrators'
03:17 defenses, paving the way for the Army's advance. Perhaps the most symbolic victory came with the
03:22 recapture of the formidable Tiger Hill, a key position overlooking the vital Srinagar-Leh Highway.
03:29 On July 3rd, after days of fierce combat, the Indian Army launched its final assault
03:35 under a hailstorm of enemy fire. Each step upwards was like entering the jaws of death
03:41 as the enemy pounded them mercilessly. But the Charlie Company of the 8th Sikh Regiment kept
03:47 moving forward, driven by an unbreakable resolve to hoist the tricolour on Tiger Hill's peak.
03:53 Against all odds, they finally captured the summit on July 4th, 1999, an image that became
04:01 etched in the national consciousness as a symbol of India's unwavering spirit.
04:06 From the icy heights of Tololing and Batalik to the towering ridges around Dras,
04:16 Indian soldiers fought with astounding grit and courage. Over three arduous months,
04:21 they battled inhospitable terrain, hostile enemy fire, and threat of escalation between two nuclear
04:28 powers. But their determination never wavered. Finally, on July 26th, 1999, after a series of
04:35 decisive battles, the Indian Army had successfully evicted the last remnants of the Pakistani
04:41 infiltrators, bringing the Kargil conflict to an end. India's armed forces had achieved a resounding
04:48 victory against the treacherous aggression of its neighbour. The Kargil War highlighted India's
04:54 policy of upholding sanctity of the line of control while showcasing its military's capability to
05:02 defend every inch of its territory. The nation celebrated the resolution and spirit of its
05:08 soldiers, exemplified by the heroics of Captain Vikram Batra, Rifleman Sanjay Kumar, and countless
05:14 other bravehearts. Twenty-five years later, as India commemorates its historic victory in Kargil,
05:21 the nation pays tribute to its brave sons who made the ultimate sacrifice and draws inspiration
05:27 from their extraordinary tales of courage against overwhelming odds. The Kargil conflict was not
05:34 just a military victory but a powerful affirmation of India's mettle and spirit in defending its
05:40 territorial integrity at any cost.
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