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#LestWeForgetIndia🇮🇳 A legendary warrior, a #BravestOfTheBrave Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey, Param Vir Chakra (P), 1/11 GORKHA RIFLES (Batalik) on his 51st birth anniversary today- 25 June 2026 We remember the inspirational life & extraordinary valour of the #IndianBrave Kargil Hero Born on 25 June in 1975 to Shri Gopi Chand Pandey and Smt Mohini Pandey in Rudha village in Uttar Pradesh, Capt Pandey was the eldest among his siblings. A good student and an all rounder, he was determined to join the Indian Army He was commissioned into the 1/11 Gorkha Rifles in June 1997. During Op Vijay, he was part of the team assigned to capture Jubbar Top and Khalubar in the Batalik region. On 03 July 1999, he single-handedly cleared four bunkers out of six before laying down his life. Even in death his task was utmost on his mind. 'Na chhornu' ('don't spare them' in Nepali) were his last words to his men. In his short life, Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey served and made the supreme sacrifice for the Nation. The saga of his extraordinary valour continues to inspire all. We remember the Indian Brave on his birth anniversary today. 🏵️

The epitome of Gallantry - Naib Subedar Chunni Lal, #IndianBrave of 8 JAK LI (Siachen) #BravestOfTheBrave #LestWeForgetIndia🇮🇳 Naib Subedar Chunni Lal Ashoka Chakra (P), Vir Chakra, Sena Medal (G), made the supreme sacrifice fighting terrorists along the LoC at #Kupwara, J&K #OnThisDay 24 June in 2007 Remember the service, extraordinary valour, and supreme sacrifice of one of the most decorated soldiers of the #IndianArmy 🏵️

27 years of #Kargil #OnThisDay, 20 June 1999, Point 5140 — the highest enemy-occupied post in the #Tololing area — was recaptured after a fierce battle. #LestWeForgetIndia 🇮🇳 A company of 13 JAK RIF, led by Captain Vikram Batra, assaulted the fortified enemy position. He personally killed four intruders in a hand-to-hand fight. After heavy fighting, Point 5140 was captured by 0330 hours on 20 June. At 0435 hrs, Capt Batra radioed his command post, uttering the four words now immortalised — "Yeh Dil Maange More." 🏵️ His words weren’t just a victory cry — they became the heartbeat of the nation.

LT GEN VIJAY OBEROI PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd) Former Vice Chief of Army Staff Maratha Light Infantry 1941-2026 Lieutenant General Vijay Oberoi, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd), former Vice Chief of Army Staff and one of the most respected officers of the Maratha Light Infantry, passed away on 14 June 2026, aged 84. Commissioned into the Maratha Light Infantry in June 1961, Lt Gen Oberoi belonged to a generation for whom soldiering was not merely a career, but a covenant of duty. In the 1965 Indo-Pak War, while serving in Jammu & Kashmir, he was grievously wounded and lost his right leg in battle. For many, such a wound would have marked the end of an Army career. For Lt Gen Oberoi, it became the beginning of another kind of soldiering. Undeterred by his injury, he continued in uniform and served the Indian Army with distinction for over four decades. His appointments included Director General Military Operations, GOC-in-C Army Training Command, GOC-in-C Western Command, and finally Vice Chief of Army Staff. He superannuated on 30 September 2001. He also served as Colonel of the Maratha Light Infantry Regiment, carrying its motto - Duty, Honour, Courage - not merely as words, but as a way of life. After retirement, Lt Gen Oberoi remained deeply committed to the welfare and dignity of India’s war-disabled soldiers. As founder-president of the War Wounded Foundation, he worked to ensure that those who returned from war wounded but alive were not pushed to the margins of national memory. He knew their battles because he had lived one of his own. A soldier-scholar, writer and institution-builder, he was also the founding Director of the Centre for Land Warfare Studies and remained an important voice on national security, soldier welfare and the future of the Indian Army. At the age of 72, he ran the Mumbai Marathon on a prosthetic leg - a reminder of the spirit with which he lived his life: undiminished, resolute and in service till the end. Lt Gen Vijay Oberoi leaves behind a legacy of courage, command, scholarship and lifelong commitment to India’s war-wounded soldiers. Our salute to Lt Gen Oberoi’s service to the Nation. We convey our deepest condolences to his wife Mrs Daulat Oberoi, daughter Rashmi Oberoi @rash69in and the family. 🏵️ #LestWeForgetIndia🇮🇳 #IndianBrave

Remembering a #BravestOfTheBraves - #LestWeForgetIndia🇮🇳 Lieutenant Colonel Jagannath Raoji Chitnis Ashoka Chakra (P) Commanding Officer of 1/3 GORKHA RIFLES Lt Col Chitnis made the supreme sacrifice #OnThisDay 14 June in 1956, in Nagaland engaging rebels In 1956, Lt Col Chitnis was commanding 1/3 Gorkha Rifles in the Naga Hills. On 14 Jun 1956, while proceeding in a convoy, it was attacked by 100 hostiles. These hostiles were heavily armed with light machine guns, Sten guns, and rifles. In the attack, Lt Col Chitnis and four of his men were wounded. He halted the convoy short of the hostile bunkers and ordered a bayonet charge on the bunkers. He led the assault, keeping himself in the forefront. Though weakened by the leg injury, Lt Col Chitnis made a frontal assault on the hostile bunker. He was grievously wounded and fell a few meters short of the post. Despite grave injuries, he encouraged his men to carry on the battle against the hostiles. His words inspired his men, who fought valiantly and cleared the position of the hostiles. Lt Col Chitnis not only saved his men from the jaws of death but also inflicted heavy losses on the hostiles. He continued to lead his men till his last breath. SEVENTY years on, we remember Lieutenant Colonel Jagannath Raoji Chitnis, his exceptional bravery, and his supreme sacrifice for the Nation. 🏵️ @NanduChitnis

27 years of #Kargil #OnThisDay, 12–13 June 1999, the men of 2nd Battalion of the Rajputana Rifles (2 RAJ RIF) paused to pray before heading into one of the toughest battles of the Kargil conflict — the Battle of Tololing. It was a moment that turned the tide of the war. We remember their courage and their sacrifice. #LestWeForgetIndia 🇮🇳 #IndianBraves #Kargil1999 #OpVijay #RememberingKargil

27 Years of #Kargil #LestWeForgetIndia🇮🇳 The #IndianBraves of 12 JAK LI · Hav Rajinder Singh · Nk Pawan Kumar · L/Nk Laykit Ali · Rfn Abdul Salam Dar · Rfn Darshan Lal · Rfn Ravinder Singh · Rfn Ishtiyaq Ahmed made the supreme sacrifice #OnThisDay 09 June 2026 · Hav Kartar Singh & · Rfn Tarsaim Lal succumbed to their injuries on 10 June 1999 Point 5203, Batalik Sector After a punishing tenure in Siachen, 12 JAK LI was moved to the Batalik sector as the Kargil War unfolded. On 7 June 1999, Capt Amol Kalia led a handpicked team towards Point 5203, a 17,000-foot feature dominating the Kargil-Yaldor region. Under darkness, enemy fire, and impossible terrain, they climbed towards the objective and established a foothold on the northwestern slope. The battle was fierce. The cost was devastating. They held the height with courage. They gave India a crucial advantage in Batalik. They did not come back. 🏵️ Lest We Forget India 🇮🇳 #RememberingKargil

A fierce gun battle and a gallant #IndianBrave's supreme sacrifice #LestWeForgetIndia🇮🇳 Major Rushikesh Vallabh Bhai Ramani, Sena Medal (P), 23 PUNJAB, eliminated 03 terrorists & took 12 bullets on himself, #OnThisDay 07 June in 2009, Kupwara, J&K Gone, not forgotten🏵️