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==Early life and education== | ==Early life and education== | ||
Batra was born on 9 September 1974, in a small town in [[Palampur]], Himachal Pradesh. He was the third child of Girdhari Lal Batra, a government school principal, and Kamal Kanta Batra, a school teacher. He was the eldest of twin sons, and was born fourteen minutes before his brother, named Vishal. The twins were nicknamed: '[[Lava (Ramayana)|Luv]]' (Vikram) and '[[Kusha (Ramayana)|Kush]]' (Vishal), after the twin sons of the Hindu deity [[Rama]], by their mother who was a professed devotee of Rama.{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=21}} He had two sisters: Seema and Nutan.{{sfn|Batra|2016|pp=19–21}} As a young child, Batra received his primary education under the tutelage of his mother.{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=22}}{{sfn|Batra| | Batra was born on 9 September 1974, in a small town in [[Palampur]], Himachal Pradesh. He was the third child of Girdhari Lal Batra, a government school principal, and Kamal Kanta Batra, a school teacher. He was the eldest of twin sons, and was born fourteen minutes before his brother, named Vishal. The twins were nicknamed: '[[Lava (Ramayana)|Luv]]' (Vikram) and '[[Kusha (Ramayana)|Kush]]' (Vishal), after the twin sons of the Hindu deity [[Rama]], by their mother who was a professed devotee of Rama.{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=21}} He had two sisters: Seema and Nutan.{{sfn|Batra|2016|pp=19–21}} As a young child, Batra received his primary education under the tutelage of his mother.{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=22}}{{sfn|Batra|2017}}{{Efn|Kamal Kanta Batra later joined the [[Aam Aadmi Party]], though quit after an unsuccessful run from [[Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh Lok Sabha constituency|Hamirpur]] for the [[Lok Sabha]] in the [[2014 Indian general elections]].<ref>[https://www.ndtv.com/opinion/captain-vikram-batras-mother-on-quitting-aap-720816 Captain Vikram Batra's Mother On Quitting AAP]. [[NDTV]].</ref>}} He then attended the D.A.V. Public School in Palampur, where he studied up to [[Middle school#India|middle standard]].{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=22}} He received his [[Education in India#Secondary education|senior secondary education]] at [[Kendriya Vidyalaya|Central School]], Palampur.{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=22}}{{sfn|Batra|2017}} | ||
Besides his academic excellence, Batra played sports and represented his school at the national level during the Youth Parliamentary competitions at [[Delhi]]. He represented his school and college in [[table tennis]], [[Karate]] and other such games. In 1990, he and his twin brother represented their school in table tennis at All India [[Kendriya Vidyalaya|KVS]] Nationals.{{sfn|Batra|2016|pp=24–26}}{{sfn|Batra| | Besides his academic excellence, Batra played sports and represented his school at the national level during the Youth Parliamentary competitions at [[Delhi]]. He represented his school and college in [[table tennis]], [[Karate]] and other such games. In 1990, he and his twin brother represented their school in table tennis at All India [[Kendriya Vidyalaya|KVS]] Nationals.{{sfn|Batra|2016|pp=24–26}}{{sfn|Batra|2017}}{{sfn|Rawat|2014|pp=266–267}}{{sfn|Rediff|2000}} He also was a green belt holder in Karate and went on to attend a national level camp in [[Manali, Himachal Pradesh|Manali]].{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=24}} | ||
After completing his [[Twelfth grade#India|Class XII]] board examinations in 1992 from Central School, he attended [[DAV College, Chandigarh]] in [[Bachelor of Medical Sciences#India|B.Sc Medical Sciences]].{{sfn|Batra| | After completing his [[Twelfth grade#India|Class XII]] board examinations in 1992 from Central School, he attended [[DAV College, Chandigarh]] in [[Bachelor of Medical Sciences#India|B.Sc Medical Sciences]].{{sfn|Batra|2017}}{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=24}} At college, he joined the Air Wing of the [[National Cadet Corps (India)|National Cadet Corps]] (NCC) while he was in his first year.{{sfn|Kapur|2015}} During the Inter-State NCC Camp, he was adjudged the best NCC Air Wing cadet of Punjab Directorate in North Zone.{{sfn|Rawat|2014|p=267}}{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=33}} He was selected and underwent a 40-day paratrooping training with his NCC Air Wing unit at Pinjore Airfield and Flying Club, about 35 kilometres away from Chandigarh.{{sfn|Batra|2017}}{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=28}} During the next two years in DAV, he remained a cadet of the Army Wing of NCC.{{sfn|Kapur|2015}} In addition, he was the president of the Youth Service Club of his college.{{sfn|Kapur|2015}} | ||
He afterward qualified for the 'C' certificate in the NCC and attained the rank of [[Under officer#India|Senior Under Officer]] in his NCC unit.{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=33}} Subsequently, in 1994, he was selected and took part in the [[Delhi Republic Day parade|Republic Day parade]] as an NCC cadet, and when he came back home, he told his parents that he wanted to join the Army.{{sfn|Rediff|2000}}{{sfn|Batra|2016|pp=29, 33}} His maternal grandfather was also a soldier in the Indian Army.{{sfn|Rediff|2000}} In 1995, while still in college, he was selected for the [[merchant navy]] at a shipping company headquartered in [[Hong Kong]], but ultimately he changed his mind, aspiring to do "something great, something extraordinary, which may bring fame to my country."{{sfn|Batra| | He afterward qualified for the 'C' certificate in the NCC and attained the rank of [[Under officer#India|Senior Under Officer]] in his NCC unit.{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=33}} Subsequently, in 1994, he was selected and took part in the [[Delhi Republic Day parade|Republic Day parade]] as an NCC cadet, and when he came back home, he told his parents that he wanted to join the Army.{{sfn|Rediff|2000}}{{sfn|Batra|2016|pp=29, 33}} His maternal grandfather was also a soldier in the Indian Army.{{sfn|Rediff|2000}} In 1995, while still in college, he was selected for the [[merchant navy]] at a shipping company headquartered in [[Hong Kong]], but ultimately he changed his mind, aspiring to do "something great, something extraordinary, which may bring fame to my country."{{sfn|Batra|2017}}{{sfn|Rediff|2000}}{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=29}} That same year he completed his bachelor's degree, graduating from the DAV College in Chandigarh.{{sfn|Banerjee|2002}} | ||
Following completion of his bachelor's degree in 1995, he enrolled at [[Panjab University]] in [[Chandigarh]], where he took admission in [[Master of Arts|MA]] English course, so that he could prepare for the [[Combined Defence Services Examination|Combined Defence Services]] (CDS) Examination.{{sfn|Kapur| | Following completion of his bachelor's degree in 1995, he enrolled at [[Panjab University]] in [[Chandigarh]], where he took admission in [[Master of Arts|MA]] English course, so that he could prepare for the [[Combined Defence Services Examination|Combined Defence Services]] (CDS) Examination.{{sfn|Kapur|2015}}{{sfn|Rawat|2014|p=267}}{{sfn|Batra|2016|pp=33–35}} He attended evening classes at the University and worked part-time in the morning as a branch manager of a travelling agency in Chandigarh.{{sfn|Kapur|2015}}{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=33}} | ||
In 1996, he passed the CDS examination and subsequently received a call for an interview at the [[Services Selection Board]] (SSB) at [[Allahabad]] and was selected.{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=35}} He was among the top 35 candidates in the Order of Merit.{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=35}} After completing a year (session 1995—96) towards the degree of [[Master of Arts|MA]] in English, he left the University to join the [[Indian Military Academy]].{{sfn|Banerjee| | In 1996, he passed the CDS examination and subsequently received a call for an interview at the [[Services Selection Board]] (SSB) at [[Allahabad]] and was selected.{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=35}} He was among the top 35 candidates in the Order of Merit.{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=35}} After completing a year (session 1995—96) towards the degree of [[Master of Arts|MA]] in English, he left the University to join the [[Indian Military Academy]].{{sfn|Banerjee|2002}}{{sfn|Rawat|2014|p=272}} | ||
== Military career == | == Military career == | ||
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Batra joined the [[Indian Military Academy]] (IMA) at Dehradun, in June 1996 in the Manekshaw Battalion.{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=36}} After completing his 19-month training course, he graduated from the IMA on 6 December 1997 and was commissioned as a [[lieutenant]] into the Indian Army.{{sfn|Batra|2016|pp=36–43}} He was commissioned into the 13th battalion of the [[Jammu and Kashmir Rifles]] (13 JAK Rif). After commissioning, he was sent to [[Jabalpur]], [[Madhya Pradesh]] for regimental training. The training lasted one month, from December 1997 to the end of January 1998.{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=44}} | Batra joined the [[Indian Military Academy]] (IMA) at Dehradun, in June 1996 in the Manekshaw Battalion.{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=36}} After completing his 19-month training course, he graduated from the IMA on 6 December 1997 and was commissioned as a [[lieutenant]] into the Indian Army.{{sfn|Batra|2016|pp=36–43}} He was commissioned into the 13th battalion of the [[Jammu and Kashmir Rifles]] (13 JAK Rif). After commissioning, he was sent to [[Jabalpur]], [[Madhya Pradesh]] for regimental training. The training lasted one month, from December 1997 to the end of January 1998.{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=44}} | ||
On completion of this training he got his first posting at [[Sopore]] in [[Baramulla district]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]], an area with significant [[Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir|militant activity]].{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=44}} In mid-March 1998, he was sent to the Infantry School at [[Mhow]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], where young Army officers are trained, for the Young Officer's Course. This training lasted five months until September 1998. Following completion of the course and being awarded alpha grading, he joined his battalion in Sopore in October 1998.{{sfn|Batra| | On completion of this training he got his first posting at [[Sopore]] in [[Baramulla district]] of [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]], an area with significant [[Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir|militant activity]].{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=44}} In mid-March 1998, he was sent to the Infantry School at [[Mhow]], [[Madhya Pradesh]], where young Army officers are trained, for the Young Officer's Course. This training lasted five months until September 1998. Following completion of the course and being awarded alpha grading, he joined his battalion in Sopore in October 1998.{{sfn|Batra|2017}}{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=44}} | ||
During his posting in Sopore, Batra had several encounters with militants. In one of those encounters when Batra was leading an ambush with his [[platoon]] into an area of dense forest, he escaped when bullet fired by a militant grazed his shoulder and struck one of Batra's men behind him, who was killed. Batra ordered his men to fire on the militants, and by morning all of the militants were killed.{{sfn|Batra|2016|pp=45–46}}{{sfn|Rawat|2014|p=275}} He believed that the bullet was meant for him and not his colleague.{{sfn|Masih| | During his posting in Sopore, Batra had several encounters with militants. In one of those encounters when Batra was leading an ambush with his [[platoon]] into an area of dense forest, he escaped when bullet fired by a militant grazed his shoulder and struck one of Batra's men behind him, who was killed. Batra ordered his men to fire on the militants, and by morning all of the militants were killed.{{sfn|Batra|2016|pp=45–46}}{{sfn|Rawat|2014|p=275}} He believed that the bullet was meant for him and not his colleague.{{sfn|Masih|2004}} | ||
In January 1999, Batra was sent on a Commando Course at [[Belgaum]], [[Karnataka]]. The course lasted for two months and at the end of it, he was awarded the highest grading — the Instructor's Grade.{{sfn|Batra|2016|pp=46–47}} | In January 1999, Batra was sent on a Commando Course at [[Belgaum]], [[Karnataka]]. The course lasted for two months and at the end of it, he was awarded the highest grading — the Instructor's Grade.{{sfn|Batra|2016|pp=46–47}} | ||
Every time when he came home to Palampur on leave, he would visit the Neugal Cafe.{{sfn|Masih| | Every time when he came home to Palampur on leave, he would visit the Neugal Cafe.{{sfn|Masih|2004}} Batra last came home on leave from the army in 1999, during the [[Holi]] festival for a few days.{{sfn|NCERT|2016|p=127}}{{sfn|Masih|2004}}{{sfn|Karmakar et al.|2009}} | ||
[[File:Drass and Tololing Range.jpg|thumb|right|The town of [[Dras]], the second coldest inhabited place in the world after [[Siberia]], where temperatures fall as low as −60 degrees Celsius in winter.{{sfn|Dutt|2000|p=306}}{{sfn|Sawant|2000|p=18}}]] | [[File:Drass and Tololing Range.jpg|thumb|right|The town of [[Dras]], the second coldest inhabited place in the world after [[Siberia]], where temperatures fall as low as −60 degrees Celsius in winter.{{sfn|Dutt|2000|p=306}}{{sfn|Sawant|2000|p=18}}]] | ||
After his leave, he returned to join his battalion in Sopore.{{sfn|Masih| | After his leave, he returned to join his battalion in Sopore.{{sfn|Masih|2004}} The 13 JAK Rif, after completing its counter-insurgency operations tenure in Kashmir under 192 Mountain Brigade of 8 Mountain Division, received orders to proceed to [[Shahjahanpur]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]. The battalion's advance party under Major [[Yogesh Kumar Joshi]] had reached its destination, when on 5 June, because of the outbreak of the war, its deployment orders were changed and the battalion received orders to move to [[Dras]].{{sfn|Rawat|2014|pp=263, 267}}{{sfn|Bammi|2002|p=223}} | ||
Batra informed his parents about his movement and assured them they need not worry about him.{{sfn|Masih| | Batra informed his parents about his movement and assured them they need not worry about him.{{sfn|Masih|2004}}{{sfn|Batra|2016|p=52}} He would call his parents at least once in ten days.{{sfn|Masih|2004}} The last phone call he made was on 29 June 1999. This was the last time that Batra spoke to his mother.{{sfn|Masih|2004}} | ||
Beginning his service as a lieutenant, he rose to the rank of [[captain (land)|Captain]].{{sfn|Masih| | Beginning his service as a lieutenant, he rose to the rank of [[captain (land)|Captain]].{{sfn|Masih|2004}} | ||
== Kargil War == | == Kargil War == | ||
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By 0315 hours, both B and D Companies had reached the vicinity of Point 5140 despite the treacherous terrain.{{sfn|Cardozo|2003|p=121}} B company reached the top of the feature first and assaulted from the left flank.{{sfn|Cardozo|2003|p=121}} By 0330 hours, B company had captured its objective,{{sfn|Bammi|2002|p=226}} and at 0335 hours Jamwal radioed his command post, saying the words "Oh! Yeah, yeah, yeah!"{{sfn|Cardozo|2003|p=121}} | By 0315 hours, both B and D Companies had reached the vicinity of Point 5140 despite the treacherous terrain.{{sfn|Cardozo|2003|p=121}} B company reached the top of the feature first and assaulted from the left flank.{{sfn|Cardozo|2003|p=121}} By 0330 hours, B company had captured its objective,{{sfn|Bammi|2002|p=226}} and at 0335 hours Jamwal radioed his command post, saying the words "Oh! Yeah, yeah, yeah!"{{sfn|Cardozo|2003|p=121}} | ||
Batra decided to approach the hill from the rear,{{sfn|Masih| | Batra decided to approach the hill from the rear,{{sfn|Masih|2004}} aiming to surprise the enemy,{{sfn|NCERT|2016|p=125}} and to cut off their withdrawal route.{{sfn|Francis|2013|p=106}} Batra fired three rockets towards the bunkers on the east side of the feature, before attacking them.{{sfn|Cardozo|2003|p=122}} He and his men ascended the sheer rock-cliff, but as the group neared the top, the enemy pinned them on the face of the bare cliff with machine gun fire.{{sfn|Francis|2013|p=106}} Batra, along with five of his men, climbed up and after reaching the top, hurled two grenades at the machine gun post.{{sfn|Francis|2013|p=106}}{{sfn|Karmakar et al.|2009}} Batra then killed three enemy soldiers single-handedly in close combat.{{sfn|Francis|2013|p=106}}{{sfn|Karmakar et al.|2009}} He was seriously injured in the process,{{sfn|Francis|2013|p=106}}{{sfn|Karmakar et al.|2009}} but insisted on regrouping his men to continue with the mission.{{sfn|Francis|2013|p=106}} He continued to lead his troops, and then charged at the next enemy position, capturing Point 5140.{{sfn|Francis|2013|p=106}} In all its actions, his company killed at least eight Pakistani intruders and recovered a heavy anti-aircraft machine gun.{{sfn|Batra|2017}} The remaining enemy soldiers fled.{{sfn|Cardozo|2003|p=122}} | ||
At 0435 hours, Batra radioed his command post, saying the words "Yeh dil mange more!".{{sfn|Cardozo|2003|p=122}} Considerable quantities{{Vague|date={{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}}}} of arms and ammunition were recovered from the feature. The captured munitions indicated the enemy's strength was about a platoon.{{sfn|Cardozo|2003|p=122}} Neither B or D companies suffered any casualties in the battle.{{sfn|Rawat|2014|p=270}}{{sfn|Rathore|2016|p=74}} The capture of Point 5140 set in motion a string of successes, such as the captures of Point 5100, Point 4700, Junction Peak and the Three Pimple Complex. | At 0435 hours, Batra radioed his command post, saying the words "Yeh dil mange more!".{{sfn|Cardozo|2003|p=122}} Considerable quantities{{Vague|date={{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTYEAR}}}} of arms and ammunition were recovered from the feature. The captured munitions indicated the enemy's strength was about a platoon.{{sfn|Cardozo|2003|p=122}} Neither B or D companies suffered any casualties in the battle.{{sfn|Rawat|2014|p=270}}{{sfn|Rathore|2016|p=74}} The capture of Point 5140 set in motion a string of successes, such as the captures of Point 5100, Point 4700, Junction Peak and the Three Pimple Complex. | ||
After the capture of Point 5140, Batra was promoted to the rank of [[Captain (armed forces)|captain]].{{sfn|Rawat|2014|p=273}} General [[Ved Prakash Malik]], the then [[Chief of the Army Staff (India)|Chief of Army Staff]], called to congratulate him. All across the nation, his triumph was being played out on television screens.{{sfn|Masih| | After the capture of Point 5140, Batra was promoted to the rank of [[Captain (armed forces)|captain]].{{sfn|Rawat|2014|p=273}} General [[Ved Prakash Malik]], the then [[Chief of the Army Staff (India)|Chief of Army Staff]], called to congratulate him. All across the nation, his triumph was being played out on television screens.{{sfn|Masih|2004}} | ||
On 26 June, shortly after the capture of Point 5140, 13 JAK Rif was ordered to move from Dras to Ghumri to rest, refit, and recoup.{{sfn|Cardozo|2003|p=122}}{{sfn|Rawat|2014|p=270}} The battalion then moved to [[Mushkoh Valley]] on 30 June.{{sfn|Cardozo|2003|p=122}} | On 26 June, shortly after the capture of Point 5140, 13 JAK Rif was ordered to move from Dras to Ghumri to rest, refit, and recoup.{{sfn|Cardozo|2003|p=122}}{{sfn|Rawat|2014|p=270}} The battalion then moved to [[Mushkoh Valley]] on 30 June.{{sfn|Cardozo|2003|p=122}} | ||
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==In popular culture== | ==In popular culture== | ||
*The 2003 [[Hindi film]] ''[[LOC: Kargil]]'' (based on the entire [[Kargil War|Kargil conflict]]) was released under [[J. P. Dutta|J. P. Films]] banner. [[Abhishek Bachchan]] played the role of Batra.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/dec/24abhishek.htm|title=My life is insignificant|access-date=4 March 2017|work=Rediff.com|date=December | *The 2003 [[Hindi film]] ''[[LOC: Kargil]]'' (based on the entire [[Kargil War|Kargil conflict]]) was released under [[J. P. Dutta|J. P. Films]] banner. [[Abhishek Bachchan]] played the role of Batra.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/dec/24abhishek.htm|title=My life is insignificant|access-date=4 March 2017|work=Rediff.com|date=December 2003}}</ref> | ||
*In the 2021 film ''[[Shershaah]]'', [[Sidharth Malhotra]] played Batra in a biopic directed by [[Vishnuvardhan (director)|Vishnuvardhan]] and produced by [[Dharma Productions]] and Kaash Entertainment.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kargil martyr Vikram Batra's brother on his biopic: I hope Sidharth Malhotra does justice to Vikram|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/kargil-martyr-vikram-batra-s-brother-on-his-biopic-i-hope-sidharth-malhotra-does-justice-to-vikram/story-FHKGDONGTqRVdoHgmPTi7L.html|access-date=17 July 2019|work=Hindustan Times|date=5 June | *In the 2021 film ''[[Shershaah]]'', [[Sidharth Malhotra]] played Batra in a biopic directed by [[Vishnuvardhan (director)|Vishnuvardhan]] and produced by [[Dharma Productions]] and Kaash Entertainment.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kargil martyr Vikram Batra's brother on his biopic: I hope Sidharth Malhotra does justice to Vikram|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/kargil-martyr-vikram-batra-s-brother-on-his-biopic-i-hope-sidharth-malhotra-does-justice-to-vikram/story-FHKGDONGTqRVdoHgmPTi7L.html|access-date=17 July 2019|work=Hindustan Times|date=5 June 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=कैप्टन विक्रम बत्रा की बराबरी करने कम हील वाले शूज पहनेंगे सिद्धार्थ,फिल्म के लिए ले रहे हार्ड ट्रेनिंग|trans-title =Siddharth will wear low-heeled shoes to match Captain Vikram Batra, taking hard training for the film|url=https://www.bhaskar.com/bollywood/news/sidharth-malhotra-will-wear-short-heeled-shoes-to-match-captain-vikram-batra-01595633.html|access-date=17 July 2019|work=Dainik Bhaskar|date=16 July 2019|lang=hi}}</ref> | ||
*A [[graphic novel]] titled, ''Indian War Comics - Capt.Vikram Batra, PVC'' written by Aditya Bakshi was released in 2008<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bisht |first1=Gaurav |title=Kargil hero immortalised in war comic |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/kargil-hero-immortalised-in-war-comic/story-KUluuhHZISGHguUg7DlmBJ.html |access-date=6 August 2022 |work=Hindustan Times |date=7 February | *A [[graphic novel]] titled, ''Indian War Comics - Capt.Vikram Batra, PVC'' written by Aditya Bakshi was released in 2008<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bisht |first1=Gaurav |title=Kargil hero immortalised in war comic |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/kargil-hero-immortalised-in-war-comic/story-KUluuhHZISGHguUg7DlmBJ.html |access-date=6 August 2022 |work=Hindustan Times |date=7 February 2008}}</ref> | ||
==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
[[File:Captain Vikram Batra statue at Param Yodha Sthal Delhi.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Vikram Batra's statue at ''Param Yodha Sthal'', [[National War Memorial (India)|National War Memorial]], New Delhi]] | [[File:Captain Vikram Batra statue at Param Yodha Sthal Delhi.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Vikram Batra's statue at ''Param Yodha Sthal'', [[National War Memorial (India)|National War Memorial]], New Delhi]] | ||
[[File:Capt. Vikram Batra.jpg|thumb|right|A memorial for war veterans including Batra at his alma mater [[DAV College, Chandigarh|DAV College]], [[Chandigarh]].]][[File:Vikrambatramess.jpg|thumb|Vikram Batra Mess at the [[Indian Military Academy]].|left]] | [[File:Capt. Vikram Batra.jpg|thumb|right|A memorial for war veterans including Batra at his alma mater [[DAV College, Chandigarh|DAV College]], [[Chandigarh]].]][[File:Vikrambatramess.jpg|thumb|Vikram Batra Mess at the [[Indian Military Academy]].|left]] | ||
Vikram Batra is also well known in India for using the slogan; ''[[Yeh Dil Maange More!]]'' as his signal to communicate mission success.{{sfn|NDTV| | Vikram Batra is also well known in India for using the slogan; ''[[Yeh Dil Maange More!]]'' as his signal to communicate mission success.{{sfn|NDTV|2014}} He is also known for an interview in which he stated that Pakistani soldiers were aware of him.{{sfn|NDTV|2014}}<ref name=Times>{{citation|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/Storyold/109561/|access-date=9 September 2014|title=Capt Batra lived up to his code name|date=16 July 1999|work=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> | ||
He was also honoured with several landmarks being named after him: the historic capture of Point 4875 led to the mountain being named Batra Top in his honour. A hall at the Service Selection Centre Allahabad is named 'Vikram Batra Block', a residential area in the Jabalpur Cantonment is called 'Captain Vikram Batra Enclave' and the combined cadet's mess at the IMA is named 'Vikram Batra Mess'.<ref>{{cite web|title=Armed Forces – Panorama|url=http://sainiksamachar.nic.in/englisharchives/2010/sep01-10/h14.htm|website=[[Sainik Samachar]]|access-date=9 June | He was also honoured with several landmarks being named after him: the historic capture of Point 4875 led to the mountain being named Batra Top in his honour. A hall at the Service Selection Centre Allahabad is named 'Vikram Batra Block', a residential area in the Jabalpur Cantonment is called 'Captain Vikram Batra Enclave' and the combined cadet's mess at the IMA is named 'Vikram Batra Mess'.<ref>{{cite web|title=Armed Forces – Panorama|url=http://sainiksamachar.nic.in/englisharchives/2010/sep01-10/h14.htm|website=[[Sainik Samachar]]|access-date=9 June 2016}}</ref> | ||
A memorial for war veterans including Batra stands at his alma mater [[DAV College, Chandigarh|DAV College]], [[Chandigarh]] honouring the services of the soldiers.<ref name=toi>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Chandigarhs-NCC-girl-felicitated-at-college/articleshow/46319347.cms|title=Chandigarh's NCC girl felicitated at college|access-date=24 March 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=21 February | A memorial for war veterans including Batra stands at his alma mater [[DAV College, Chandigarh|DAV College]], [[Chandigarh]] honouring the services of the soldiers.<ref name=toi>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Chandigarhs-NCC-girl-felicitated-at-college/articleshow/46319347.cms|title=Chandigarh's NCC girl felicitated at college|access-date=24 March 2017|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=21 February 2015}}</ref><ref name="Girl cadets shine">{{cite news |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/education/girl-cadets-shine/44847.html |title=Girl cadets shine|access-date=28 June 2017|work=The Tribune|date=21 February 2015}}</ref> | ||
Government College Palampur was later renamed in the memory of Batra. The college is renamed as Shaheed Captain Vikram Batra Government College, Palampur.<ref>{{cite web|title=Official website of Shaheed Captain Vikram Batra Government College, Palampur (Kangra)|url=http://www.gcpalampur.ac.in/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Shaheed Captain Vikram Batra Government College, Palampur|url=https://www.shiksha.com/college/shaheed-captain-vikram-batra-government-college-kangra-101393|website=Siksha.com}}</ref> | Government College Palampur was later renamed in the memory of Batra. The college is renamed as Shaheed Captain Vikram Batra Government College, Palampur.<ref>{{cite web|title=Official website of Shaheed Captain Vikram Batra Government College, Palampur (Kangra)|url=http://www.gcpalampur.ac.in/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Shaheed Captain Vikram Batra Government College, Palampur|url=https://www.shiksha.com/college/shaheed-captain-vikram-batra-government-college-kangra-101393|website=Siksha.com}}</ref> | ||
New Delhi's Mukarba Chowk and its flyover were renamed in honour of Batra in December 2019 as "Shaheed Captain Vikram Batra Chowk".<ref>{{cite web|title=Delhi's Pragati Maidan Metro Station Renamed Supreme Court, Mukarba Chowk Named After Capt Vikram Batra|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/delhis-pragati-maidan-metro-station-renamed-supreme-court-mukarba-chowk-named-after-capt-vikram-batra-2441441.html |website=[[News18 India]] |date=31 December 2019 |access-date=31 December | New Delhi's Mukarba Chowk and its flyover were renamed in honour of Batra in December 2019 as "Shaheed Captain Vikram Batra Chowk".<ref>{{cite web|title=Delhi's Pragati Maidan Metro Station Renamed Supreme Court, Mukarba Chowk Named After Capt Vikram Batra|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/delhis-pragati-maidan-metro-station-renamed-supreme-court-mukarba-chowk-named-after-capt-vikram-batra-2441441.html |website=[[News18 India]] |date=31 December 2019 |access-date=31 December 2019}}</ref> | ||
Saheed Captain Vikram Batra Stadium at Palampur was named after Batra.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Development works at Saheed Captain Vikram batra stadium in Palampur|work=Khas Khabar|url=https://m.khaskhabar.com/tags/development-works-at-shahid-captain-vikram-batra-stadium-in-palampur}}</ref> | Saheed Captain Vikram Batra Stadium at Palampur was named after Batra.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Development works at Saheed Captain Vikram batra stadium in Palampur|work=Khas Khabar|url=https://m.khaskhabar.com/tags/development-works-at-shahid-captain-vikram-batra-stadium-in-palampur}}</ref> | ||
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