Major Vivek Gupta

Major Vivek Gupta, was in command of a company of the 2nd Rajputana Rifles, when it launched a battalion-sized attack on Tololing Top on 12/13 June 1999. In spite of heavy artillery and automatic fire, the company under the leadership of Major Vivek Gupta was able to close in on the enemy. As soon as the company emerged in the open, they came under intense multidirectional fire. Three persons of the leading section of the company were hit and the attack was stalled temporarily. Knowing fully well that staying any longer in the open under enemy fire would lead to more losses, Major Gupta reacted immediately and fired a rocket launcher at the enemy bunker.

Before the shaken enemy could recover, Major Gupta charged on to the enemy bunker. While charging he was hit by two bullets, but he kept moving towards the bunker. On reaching the bunker, he engaged the enemy in fierce hand-to-hand combat and managed to kill three enemy soldiers despite his own injuries. Taking inspiration by his gallant deed, the rest of the company charged onto the bunker and captured it. However, in the ensuing combat Major Gupta received another direct hit and finally succumbed to his injuries. For conspicuous gallantry and supreme sacrifice, Major Vivek Gupta was honoured with the Maha Vir Chakra, posthumously. Jai Hind!! Jai Jawan!!