'Service before self'– is a shibboleth or a maxim proudly describing the lives of the great warriors who have been protecting the prestige of their motherland with their life and blood. These courageous comrades have always been set high limits of patriotism and valour since ages. Below are a few examples of such brave combatants of India–
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CAPTAIN VIKRAM BATRA
Named as Sher Shah by Pakistan’s Army, he is one of the brave heroes of the Kargil war of 1999, who was born in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. He is known for conquering one of the most indestructible wars in Kashmir of capturing the Peak 5140 and Peak 4875. This Peak was at a height of 17000 ft. with a gradient of 80 degrees and was captured by enemies at 16000 ft. Climbing the peak was like inviting trouble; but, still he went forward with his group. …This brave martyr and a recipient of Param Vir Chakra used to say…
LT. GEN. K.M. CARIAPPA
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MAJOR GENERAL IAN CARDOZO
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BRIGADIER MOHAMMAD USMAN
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… Life has never been a bed of roses for anyone. But, the heroic patriotism in the sons of motherland made them have nerves of steel towards all obstacles.
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To know the inspirational stories of these brave heroes in toto, read the complete article in August’20 edition of English Akhand Gyan Monthly Magazine.
