Before the famous words “Yeh Dil Maange More” became associated with the Kargil War, there was a young Indian Army officer behind them.

Captain Vikram Batra of 13 JAK Rifles became one of the most remembered heroes of the Kargil War after leading his men in some of the conflict's fiercest battles.

From the capture of Point 5140 to the battle for Point 4875, Captain Batra repeatedly demonstrated extraordinary courage and leadership under intense enemy fire.

On 7 July 1999, he was killed in action while leading his men during the battle for Point 4875.

He was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military gallantry award.

But this episode goes beyond the medal.

It explores the man behind the legend—his childhood, his family, his journey into the Indian Army, his comrades, his leadership, his famous words, and the final battle that ended his life.

The slogan became famous.
The soldier became a hero.
But behind the legend was a son, a brother, a friend and an officer who chose to lead from the front.

Beyond the Battlefield — Stories of India's Martyrs

Episode 7: Captain Vikram Batra
13 JAK Rifles | Kargil War | 1999

We remember.

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In the summer of 1999, the mountains of Kargil became the scene of one of India's most difficult military campaigns.

Among the soldiers fighting to reclaim the heights was a young Grenadier from 18 Grenadiers — Yogendra Singh Yadav.

During the assault toward Tiger Hill, his team faced steep, exposed terrain and intense enemy fire. Yadav was seriously wounded during the operation, yet continued to fight and perform his mission.

He was just 19 years old.

For his extraordinary courage and actions during the Kargil War, he was awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military gallantry award.

But this is not simply a story about a medal.

It is the story of a young soldier who climbed into one of the most dangerous battles of the Kargil War—and survived to carry its memories home.

In this episode of Beyond the Battlefield, we explore Yogendra Singh Yadav's childhood, his journey into the Indian Army, the assault on Tiger Hill, the wounds he endured, his determination under fire, and the life that followed Kargil.

One mountain.
One mission.
One young soldier who kept climbing.

Beyond the Battlefield — Stories of India's Martyrs

Episode 6: Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav
18 Grenadiers | Kargil War | 1999

We remember the courage. We honour the soldier.

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On a dark night in Sri Lanka in 1987, Major Ramaswamy Parameswaran and his men were returning from an operation when they came under a sudden ambush.

Wounded in the encounter, Major Parameswaran did something extraordinary.

He continued to lead.

He reorganised his men, confronted the attackers and fought despite his injuries.

His courage came at a terrible cost.

Major Ramaswamy Parameswaran was killed in action during Operation Pawan, the Indian Peace Keeping Force's deployment in Sri Lanka.

For his exceptional bravery and leadership in the face of the enemy, he was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military gallantry award.

But behind the medal was a man.

A soldier.

A leader.

A son.

A husband.

And a human being whose life ended far from home while serving India.

In this episode of Beyond the Battlefield, we go beyond the medal to tell the story of Major Ramaswamy Parameswaran—his military journey, the ambush that became his final battle, his extraordinary courage and the legacy he left behind.

He was wounded.
He was surrounded.
He could have stopped.
He chose to lead.

Beyond the Battlefield — Stories of India's Martyrs

Episode: Major Ramaswamy Parameswaran
Operation Pawan — Sri Lanka, 1987

We remember.

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