Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Manoj Kumar Pandey |
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| Nickname | Hero of Batalik |
| Famous As | Param Vir Chakra Recipient |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Date of Death | 3 July 1999 |
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| Place of Death | Bunker Ridge, Khalubar, Batalik sector, Kargil, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Cancer |
| Hometown | Rudha village, Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
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| College/University | National Defence Academy (90th course) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Shri Gopi Chand Pandey (A Small Businessman) | ||||
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| Mother | Mohini Pandey | ||||
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Career
| Service/Branch | Indian Army |
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| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 1/11 Gorkha Rifles |
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| Award | Param Vir Chakra (Posthumously) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| He had a passion for sports, specifically boxing and bodybuilding. | |
| In 1990, he earned the title of the top cadet in the junior division NCC of Uttar Pradesh. | |
| During his SSB interview, he voiced his aspiration to receive the Param Vir Chakra. | |
| His bravery during the Kargil War led to him being known as the 'Hero of Batalik.' | |
| He played a significant part in Operation Vijay, showcasing remarkable courage and leadership. | |
| His final message to his troop was 'Na chhodnu' (which means 'don't spare them' in Nepali). |
