Capt Batra's father wants roads named after Param Vir Chakra awardees

July 26, 2019 10:25

GL Batra, father of Capt Vikram Batra who lost his life in the Kargil War says that the government is taking strong action against Pakistan as it continues to support infiltration and terrorism. "I requested the govt in Delhi to rename roads in Delhi after Param Vir Chakra awardees, but I am yet to receive a response on it."

Captain Vikram Batra of the Indian Army was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra.

Read the story of Capt Batra here: The soldier who became a legend

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