The Nation Celebrates 24 Years of Kargil Vijay this year (OP THUNDERBOLT)

The Nation Celebrates 24  Years of Kargil Vijay this year (OP THUNDERBOLT)

Kargil-Vijay-Diwas

OP THUNDERBOLT (OP VIJAY 1999) Captain Haneef Uddin, Vir Chakra, 11 Rajputana Rifles Operation THUNDERBOLT was launched in June 1999 in the Siachen Sector as part of Operation VIJAY. As was the case in Kargil, Dras and Batalik Sectors,

Pakistan occupied unheld heights on the Sangrah Ridge with an aim to alter the Line of Control and threaten Turtuk Sector. A company of 11 RAJ RIF was deployed in Operation  THUNDERBOLT at an altitude of 18,000 feet in the Turtuk region. Their mission was to capture a position in the region which would facilitate the Army to monitor the movements of the enemy troops better. Captain Haneef Uddin volunteered to lead the special mission patrol consisting of one Junior Commissioned Officer and three other ranks. The party made valiant endeavours to occupy the position on night of 04 and 05 June 1999.  On 06 June 1999, advancing in sub-zero temperatures along the razor sharp edge from the South-Westerly direction, the party came as close as 200 meters of the position when it was fired upon. Captain Haneef Uddin and two other ranks received the brunt of fire. In Spite of the grave injury, Captain Haneef Uddin, without caring for his personal safety, took position and started firing to pin down the enemy to extricate his team members.  In the ensuing fi ring from both sides, Captain Haneef Uddin was further hit by enemy artillery and small arms fire. However, the officer kept on engaging the enemy till his troops reached safer location. Captain Haneef Uddin, however, succumbed to his injuries. Captain Haneef Uddin displayed bravery and concern for his team and made the supreme sacrifice for the Nation. For his inconspicuous bravery and devotion to service he was  awarded the Vir Chakra (Posthumously).