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| Army observes Mushkoh Day | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, June 6
Army celebrated `Battle Honour`s Day’w.e.f. June 4-6 to mark the entry of 13th Battalion Jammu and Kashmir Rifles from Zojila Pass on 05 June 1999 to join the battle at Drass Sector.
Defence Spokesperson Jammu Lt Col Biplabh Nath said three day long celebration comprised of traditional regimental events of special Sainik Sammelan, Barakhana and social get togethers. ‘A spectacular lights and sounds show depicting the battles fought by the unit left the visiting guests spell bound and revived the memories of those who were part of the battles, he added.
Ex 13th Battalion and the present officials of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers, Other Ranks and their families which included parents of late Captain Vikram Batra, Param Vir Chakra; the first Commanding Officer of the Battalion Lieutenant Colonel Ashoka Kak and Colonel YK Joshi, Vir Chakra the Commanding Officer of the battalion during Kargil war were also present during the celebrations.
During the `Operation Vijay’ which the Indian Army fought from 26 May 1999 to 26 July 1999 against the Pakistanis, the battalion launched four successful attacks and captured four important features viz. Rocky Knob and Hump in Dras Sub Sector; Point 5140 on Tololing Ridge and Point 4875 and Ledge in Mushkoh valley.
It was at the area `Ledge’ in Mushkoh valley where the brave Captain Vikram Batra laid down his life, after defeating the enemy. It was the heroism and selfless love for the mother land that gave this unit an exceptional recognition in the Annals of Indian Army. The battalion won numerous honours and awards for its bravery, which included Chief of Army Staff Unit Citation, Title of `Bravest of the Brave’, Theatre Honour- Kargil, Battle Honour -Dras and Mushkoh, Param Vir Chakra -02; Vir Chakra-08, Sena Medal -14, Mentioned-in-Despatches - 04, COAS Commendation Card-02 and GOC-in-C Commendation Card -04
‘The battalion is now commanded by Colonel Gurpreet Singh, Sena Medal who also took part in the war and in his address expressed his gratitude and heart felt thanks to all visiting Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers, Other Ranks and their families for their presence during the celebrations and wished them best in their lives, said Defence Spokesperson.
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