Major Vivek Gupta MVC [1] (2 January 1970 – 13 June 1999) was an officer in the Indian Army. He was posthumously conferred the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second highest war-time military honour, for his actions during the 1999 Kargil War (Operation Vijay). [2] [3] [4]

Jul 21, 2020 · Major Vivek Gupta was an awardee of Maha Vir Chakra posthumously, for his distinguished acts of valour during the Kargil War in the year 1999. He completed seven years of military...

When the battalion launched the attack on 12 June 1999 at 2030 hrs, Major Vivek Gupta was in command of the leading Charlie Company. Despite heavy artillery and automatic fire, the unit under Major Vivek Gupta's inspiring leadership was able to close in with the enemy.

Jun 13, 2024 · Major Vivek Gupta was awarded Maha Vir Chakra posthumously for his distinguished acts of valour during the Kargil War in the year 1999, on the occasion of Independence Day.

He was a proud and quintessential military man and Major Vivek Gupta, Maha Vir Chakra of the 2 Rajputana Rifles showed the kind of heroism that most of us can only imagine or perhaps see acted out in celluloid.

Major Gupta displayed remarkable bravery and leadership during the Kargil War and was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra. He played a vital role in capturing the strategic Tiger Hill and Point 4875, displaying extraordinary courage.

Jul 26, 2024 · On June 13, 1999, the 2nd Rajputana Rifles launched a battalion attack on Tololing Top in the Drass area, with Major Vivek Gupta heading Charlie Company. The unit led by him managed to close up on the enemy despite automatic and heavy artillery fire.

Shaheed Major Vivek Gupta. There was pride in her salute and sorrow in her eyes as Capt Jayshree Gupta bid a final farewell to her slain husband Maj Vivek Gupta, the hero of the first major victory achieved by the Indian forces in Kargil. Picture of Shaheed Major Vivek Gupta

Jan 2, 2020 · On June 13, 1999, Major Gupta led the Charlie Company in the assault. His inspiring leadership ensured the company’s progress despite heavy artillery fire. When the attack was temporarily halted due to multidirectional fire as they emerged into the open, Major Gupta took immediate action.

Jul 25, 2020 · The 2 Rajputana Rifles attack commenced on 12 June C company led by Major Vivek Gupta and D company under Major Mohit Saxena set out for the assault. The other two companies established firebases and were nominated as reserves for the attack.