Published 19:08 IST, June 22nd 2020
Ravindra Jadeja shares story of Captain Vikram Batra in inspiring video on Instagram
Ravindra Jadeja recently took to Instagram and shared an inspiring video that loosely narrates the sacrifice of Indian Army Officer, Captain Vikram Batra.
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Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja recently took to Instagram and shared a video in respect of Captain Vikram Batra, an Indian Army Officer, who is kwn for his brave actions during 1999 Kargil War. Ravindra Jadeja’s recent post on social media comes in midst of rising political tensions between India and China after June 15-16 incident at Ladakh’s Galwan Valley. Around 20 Indian soldiers were martyred in valley after troops from both nations clashed against each or. Several former and active cricketers like Gautam Gambhir, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar paid ir respects for martyrs on social media.
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India China standoff: Ravindra Jadeja’s touching tribute for Captain Vikram Batra
Ravindra Jadeja took to Instagram on Monday, June 22 to share a video which loosely narrates events of Battle of Point 4875. In video, heroic sacrifice of Captain Vikram Batra is recited from point of view of one of his subordinates from event. For his heroic deeds in war, Captain Vikram Batra has been awarded Param Vir Chakra, i.e. India’s most prestigious award for bravery. video is attached with a caption “Respect Forever for Indian Army”, as stated by Ravindra Jadeja in his post.
Ravindra Jadeja’s pays respects to Captain Vikram Batra, watch video
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India China standoff: Gautam Gambhir, Shikhar Dhawan pay respects to martyrs
Former Indian opening batsman Gautam Gambhir took to Twitter on June 17 and shared a heartfelt tweet for martyred Indian soldiers at Ladakh’s Galwan Valley. He admired Indian soldiers by writing y have displayed exemplary cour and entire nation stands with ir bereaved families. Active cricketer Shikhar Dhawan also wrote in same veins and expressed his condolences to families of solidiers.
India China standoff: Gautam Gambhir’s tweet
India China standoff: Shikhar Dhawan’s tweet
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India China standoff in Galwan Valley, Ladakh
Indian Army soldiers including a Commanding Officer were martyred when a violent faceoff took place on Monday, June 16 when de-escalation process was underway in Galwan Valley. As per United States intelligence reports, Chinese troops suffered 35 casualties including a Commanding Officer, during physical clash. Sources revealed that an Indian colonel was attacked by Chinese Army personnel with iron rods without any provocation, leading to a strong retaliation from Indian army.
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Im credits: Ravindra Jadeja Twitter
19:08 IST, June 22nd 2020