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Detailed explanation-1: -’ This was the last letter Captain Vijyant Thapar wrote to his family. He was twenty-two when he was martyred in the Kargil War, having fought bravely in the crucial battles of Tololing and Knoll. A fourth-generation army officer, Vijyant dreamt of serving his country even as a young boy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vikram Batra Birth Anniversary: Remembering the Kargil War Hero and Param Vir Chakra Awardee. Captain Vikram Batra led one of the toughest operations in Indian Army.

Detailed explanation-3: -Captain Vijyant Thapar (Dec 26, 1976– June 29, 1999) was an officer of the Indian Army and belonged to the famous 2 Rajputana Rifles (infantry regiment). He was posthumously awarded India’s high military honour the Vir Chakra by the president, for his audacious bravery during the Kargil War.

Detailed explanation-4: -Capt Vijyant Thapar Vir Chakra last letter: Dearest Papa, Mama and Granny, By the time you get this letter I’ll be observing you all from the sky enjoying the hospitality of the Apsaras. I have no regrets, in fact even I become a human again, I’ll join the Army and fight for my Nation.

Detailed explanation-5: -His father VN Thapar retired as a colonel from the Indian Army. He was named Vijayant after the name of the main battle tank of the Indian army. Captain Thapar passed out of the Indian Military Academy in December 1998. He was commissioned into the 12 Rajputana Rifles.