Heroes of Tiger Hill: 25 Years of Valor and Sacrifice

Lieutenant Balwan Singh led a daring assault during the Kargil War, capturing Tiger Hill on July 4, 1999. Honored with the Maha Vir Chakra, Singh's bravery marked a decisive victory. The 18 Grenadiers played a pivotal role and the Army will commemorate the 25th anniversary of this great triumph.

Barely four months into his service, a young Lieutenant Balwan Singh led the Indian Army's Ghatak Platoon in a strategic assault against Pakistani intruders during the Kargil War. On July 4, 1999, he was among the brave soldiers who captured Tiger Hill.

'There was no looking back from there. It was a series of victories after Tiger Hill,' recalls Singh, now a colonel with the 18 Grenadiers. Despite being injured, Singh continued to fight and was later honored with the Maha Vir Chakra for his gallantry.

Established in 1976, the 18 Grenadiers played a crucial role in the war, earning 52 honors for their bravery. On Wednesday, Col Singh and other Kargil heroes from the battalion reminisced about their heroic acts during Operation Vijay, as the army prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of the victory.

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