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“When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend.” — U.S. Marine Corps

Mahavir Chakra (MVC)

Awardee: Kapil Singh Thapa MVC

Gazette Notification
70 Pres/66,30-9-66
Operation
1965 Riddle (1965)
Date of Award
21 Sep 1965

Citation

On the night of21 September 1965, during the battle of Dograi, Captain Kapil Singh Thapa was given the task of capturing the northwestern edge of Dograi village. He personally led his men through a minefield and assaulted the enemy position. He engaged the enemy with grenades and bayonets and captured the objective but was himself killed in the encounter.

Captain Kapil Singh Thapa displayed conspicuous gallantry and determination in the best traditions of the Army.

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