Kargil bravehearts remembered

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Vishal Batra, brother of Capt Vikram Batra, PVC (P), pays homage to soldiers who lost their lives during the Kargil War.

Chandigarh, July 12:DAV College, Sector 10, Chandigarh, in association with the 13th JAK RIF (Kargil) celebrated the Kargil Vijay Diwas today to commemorate fallen heroes in Operation Vijay.

Capt Vikram Batra, PVC (P), a braveheart who sacrificed his life was an alumini and also an NCC Air Wing Cadet of DAV College.

The motorcycle expedition of the 13th Battalion Jammu and Kashmir Rifles on a tour from Mana Pass to Drass War Memorial reached DAV College.

Maj Gen RS Mann, VSM ADG, NCC, was the chief guest on the occasion. 

DAV Principal Dr Pawan Kumar Sharma said, “Emotions create nations and define integrity of the country. It is a very proud moment for me and I welcome all the luminaries and salute the martyrs and soldiers.” 

Maj Gen Mann honoured Vishal Batra, who is the twin brother of Capt  Vikram Batra, Harbans Sagar, father of Major Sandeep Sagar, DS Sandhu, father of 2Lt Rajeev Sandhu and JC Kasal, father of Squadron Leader Sidhharth Vashisth.