#RememberingKargil - At just 22, he gave his all for our tomorrow
#LestWeForgetIndi️a Capt Vijyant Thapar, #VirChakra (P), 2 RAJ RIF, led his troops from the front at Drass #OpVijay & laid down his life fighting

His unmatched bravery & supreme sacrifice remains etched forever

On the night of 28 June 1999 Capt Vijyant Thapar was commanding the Leading platoon of Alfa Company, which was tasked to assault area Knoll in Drass Sector from the north during #OpVijay

While advancing, the platoon was hit by accurate enemy artillery barrage and it suffered heavy casualties.

Capt Thapar organised evacuation of the casualties and quickly rallied his shell-shocked platoon for the attack.

Leading the attack from the Northern face against enemy's Medium Machine Gun fire, which was holding up the Company's assault, Capt Thapar fearlessly charged at the enemy position firing from the hip and throwing grenades.

During this act, he was grievously injured in the hand and stomach but continued to advance ordering his men to follow him.

Roused by the actions of their young Platoon Commander, the troops charged up the hill against the dominating enemy position.

This audacious action unnerved and forced the enemy to abandon a tactically superior position.

The Knoll was retaken on 29 June 1999, but the gallant Capt Thapar was lost.

The supreme sacrifice of the #IndianBrave Capt Vijyant Thapar led to the Tricolour flying atop the Knoll, at #Tololing.

He was awarded the #VirChakra for his raw courage & exemplary valor.