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Lalit Rai | |
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Born | 24 January 1956 |
Place of birth | Bangalore |
Allegiance | India |
Service/branch | Indian Army |
Rank | General |
Unit | Infantry |
Commands held | 1/11 Gorkha Rifles, 17 Rashtriya Rifles(MARATHA LI) |
Battles/wars | Kargil War |
Awards | Vir Chakra |
Lalit Rai, VrC is a soldier of the Indian Army who was tasked with capturing the strategic heights of Khalubar in the Batalik sub-sector during Operation Vijay, Kargil War.[1]
During the advance, Indian troops were pinned down by effective and heavy volume of enemy fire. Realising the danger of getting day lighted in this vulnerable position, Colonel Rai ordered the Number 5 platoon to clear the interfering enemy positions while he himself led a handful of troops, available in front, to reach the top. The enemy, sensing the danger, counter-attacked these troops from three sides with 30-40 personnel. During this counterattack, Colonel Rai was injured in the knee. Despite his injury, he exhorted and encouraged his troops to fight courageously by setting a very high standard of bravery. He refused to be evacuated till such time the objective was captured.
References[]
- ↑ Malik, V. P. (2006). Kargil from surprise to victory. HarperCollins Publishers India. p. 195. ISBN 9788172236359.
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