NEW DELHI: 20 years have passed since the Indian Army in Kargil soured the teeth of enemies from across the border. This historic moment, whenever it comes to mind, every Indian feels proud of the army The month of July is a very proud month for the Indian Army. 20 years ago, in this month, India won the Kargil war and had shown to the whole world with Pakistan that even an inch of our country's enemy could not look bad.
On 13th June 1999, it was reported that there are about 700 to 800 infiltrators, not 5 or 6, who have crossed the Line of Control and occupied the mountains in the territory of India. The situation was very difficult for the Indian jawans. The intruders were sitting on high hills with huge arms, ammunition and it was a very challenging task for the Indian jawans to reach the hills in the midst of a hail of bullets. The Indian Army's most aggressive regiment was entrusted with the 'Gorkha Regiment' to clear these areas. Lt. Manoj Pandey was part of the same regiment. Manoj was about to go home on vacation after his posting in Siachen, but he canceled his holidays as the Kargil war began. Lt. Manoj Pandey was given the task of liberating the Khalubar Post from enemies, handing over the major responsibility on July 3.
Subedar Sant Bahadur Rai, Ganesh Pradhan, and Lal Kumar Sununwar were among the three 11 Gorkha Rifles. All three were part of Manoj Pandey's unit that played a key role in winning Khalubar. Subedar Sant Bahadur Rai said that while throwing hand grenades, Lt. Manoj Pandey first eliminated the enemy soldiers from Khalubar. Then, in a face-to-face battle, they blew up three bunkers of enemies one after the other. He was also badly injured during this time. Lt. Manoj Pandey's shoulder and leg were badly injured by the firing of the enemy. But he continued. As soon as he blew up the fourth bunker of the enemy, a bullet blowing from the front crossed his head, Captain Manoj attained gallantry, but he drove the Pakistanis out of the Khalubar post. Lt. Manoj Pade was posthumously awarded PVC for his indomitable courage and courage.
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