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Sumeet Roy(Delhi)

Operation Vijay (Kargil War)
3rd July 1999
Age- 21
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History :

"On 28 June 1999 during 'Operation Vijay', Captain Sumeet Roy was the second-in command of Delta Company which was assigned to capture Point 4700 in the Drass sector. Captain Sumeet Roy displayed exemplary leadership, indomitable spirit, extraordinary courage and valour in the face of the enemy contributing immensely towards the capture of point 4700. He received the Vir Chakra on 15th Aug, 1999."

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