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Retired Colonel Deepak Sharan Recounts Kargil War Heroics at Greater Noida’s Bharat Raksha Parv
During the 1999 Kargil War, the Indian Army forced Pakistan to surrender. Speaking at Ryan Public School, Beta Sector, Greater Noida, on Friday at Dainik Jagran’s Bharat Raksha Parv, Retired Colonel Deepak Sharan shared his experiences.
As a commander of 69 Field Company and 54 Engineer Regiment during the war, Colonel Sharan’s unit was tasked with recapturing Point 4875. The biggest challenges were the high-altitude terrain and enemy ambushes from elevated positions. Pakistani forces had occupied the area with ample stockpiles of weapons while the Indian team prepared under resource constraints. Despite limited resources and intelligence, they repelled the enemy, recaptured Point 4875, and earned medals for bravery.
Colonel Sharan emphasized the Army’s motto: "Naam, Namak, Nishan"—honoring one’s unit’s name, sacrificing for the nation (literally, the "salt" you eat), and keeping the country and unit’s flag high.
Retired Major General Dinesh Sharma encouraged students to join the military. Schoolgirls tied Rakhis (protective threads) on soldiers’ wrists, and Dainik Jagran pledged to send handmade Rakhis to soldiers at India’s borders.
School Director Sudha Singh praised the initiative, highlighting that the women’s Rakhis sent to soldiers symbolized respect for those safeguarding the nation. Cultural performances, including patriotic songs like "Dushman ke chhakke chhuda dein, kehte hain humse pyaar se India wale", and dances celebrated India’s defense forces.