Naveen Nagappa
Naveen Nagappa | |
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| File:Capt. Naveen Nagappa.jpg Captain Naveen with photo frame of Captain Vikram Batra | |
| Birth name | Naveen Anaberu Nagappa[1] |
| Born | 5 September 1973 Hubli, Karnataka, India |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service/ |  Indian Army |
| Years of service | 12 December 1998–7 July 1999 |
| Rank |  Captain |
| Service number | IC-58579[2] |
| Unit | 13 JAK Rifles |
| Battles/wars | Kargil War (1999) |
| Awards |  Sena Medal (Gallantry)[3] |
| Spouse(s) | Soumya Nagappa[4] |
Captain Naveen Nagappa (born around 1978) is a retired officer of the Indian Army who served during the 1999 Kargil War. He was commissioned into the 13th Battalion, Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, and was critically injured during the operation to capture Point 4875. He was awarded the Sena Medal for gallantry and later became known for public speaking on his wartime experiences.
Early life and education
Naveen Nagappa earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Bapuji Institute of Engineering & Technology in Karnataka. He later joined the Indian Military Academy after graduation.[5]
Military career
Nagappa was commissioned on 12 December 1998 into 13 JAK Rif and initially deployed in Sopore. During the Kargil War, his unit was tasked with capturing Point 4875, a strategic peak. On 6 July 1999, he was severely injured by a grenade during combat. Captain Vikram Batra helped evacuate him before Batra was killed in action.[6]
Nagappa underwent multiple surgeries over nearly two years and was later declared medically unfit for further service.[7]
Recognition
He was awarded the Sena Medal in recognition of his bravery and contribution during the conflict.[8]
Post-military activities
After retirement, Nagappa became involved in public speaking, especially among students and young professionals. He has appeared in motivational events including TEDx and national commemorations of the Kargil War.[9]
In 2019, he revisited Point 4875 during a 20th anniversary event and was warmly welcomed on his return to Bengaluru.[10]
References
- ↑ Chowdhury, Srinjoy (2008-09-05). Srinjoy Chowdhury - Srinjoy Chowdhury - Google Books. Penguin Books. ISBN 9780140295924. Retrieved 2024-08-12. Search this book on
- ↑ Sawant, Gaurav C. (2008-10-04). Dateline Kargil: A Correspondent's Nine-week Account from the Battlefront - Google Books. Macmillan India. ISBN 9780333934081. Retrieved 2024-08-12. Search this book on
- ↑ "GALLANTARYAWARDS TO FIGHTERS OF KARGIL CONFLICT" (PDF). Government of India.
- ↑ Pandey, Swapnil (2021). The Force Behind the Forces: Stories of Brave Indian Army Wives. HarperCollins. p. 179. ISBN 9789354922374. Search this book on
- ↑ "I threw the grenade back, but I'd lost 3 of 4 secs before it exploded". Deccan Chronicle. 13 July 2019.
- ↑ "I threw the grenade back, but I'd lost 3 of 4 secs before it exploded". Deccan Chronicle. 13 July 2019.
- ↑ "20 years later, Kargil braveheart gets hero's welcome". The Times of India. 10 July 2019.
- ↑ "I threw the grenade back, but I'd lost 3 of 4 secs before it exploded". Deccan Chronicle. 13 July 2019.
- ↑ "Proud of what we did for country, but also lost finest men, say Kargil heroes". The Times of India. 26 July 2019.
- ↑ "20 years later, Kargil braveheart gets hero's welcome". The Times of India. 10 July 2019.
See also
External links
- "How not to talk to a War Veteran" – Captain Naveen Nagappa (YouTube)
- "Hear the story of Captain Naveen Nagappa" (YouTube)
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