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Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey

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             Capt. Manoj Kumar Pandey                          1/11 Gurkha Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey was one of the people who didn't fear Death ☠.  Those who served with him only has respect and trust for him.  Manoj Kumar Pandey led the 1/11 Gurkha to capture Bunker Ridge, Khalubar, Batalik Sector, Kargil, ladakh, India 🇮🇳 where he was KIA. He made the Ultimate Sacrifice for his Nation and Motherland. He once said "If death strikes before I prove my blood, I promise (swear), I will kill death!".  He was Awarded with Param Vir Chakra (PVC).  The Official Indian Army Citation said- CITATION LIEUTENANT MANOJ KUMAR PANDEY 1/11 GORKHA RIFLES Lieutenant Manoj Kumar Pandey, a young officer of the 1/11 Gorkha Rifles, took part in a series of boldly led attacks during Operation Vijay, forcing back the intruders with heavy losses in Batalik, including the capture of Jubar Top. His finest hour was during the advance to Khalubar, w