Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Indian Army's Victory in Kargil War Saved by Rs 5 Coins
During the Kargil War in 1999, India and Pakistan fought over a mountain called Tiger Hill.
Indian soldiers, including Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav, bravely fought to take back the hill from Pakistani forces.
During a tough battle, Yadav was hit by a bullet, but coins in his pocket saved his life.
After a hard fight, India won and raised its flag on Tiger Hill.
Yadav received a medal for his bravery.
The Kargil War saw the Indian Army reclaim Tiger Hill from Pakistani forces.
Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav was part of the team that attacked Tiger Hill.
During the battle, Yadav was hit by multiple enemy attacks, including grenades and bullets.
Yadav survived a bullet to the chest because five-rupee coins in his purse absorbed the impact.
India hoisted its flag on Tiger Hill after the decisive battle on July 8.
- Who
- Indian and Pakistani armies, particularly Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav.
- What
- The Indian Army's victory over Pakistani forces at Tiger Hill during the Kargil War.
- When
- July 1999
- Where
- Tiger Hill, Kargil, India
- Why
- To reclaim strategic territory and control during the Kargil War.
- Conflict
- Kargil War
- Location
- Tiger Hill
- Date of Victory
- July 8, 1999
- Indian Army Units Involved
- 8 Grenadier, 8 Sikh, 2 Naga Regiments
- Hero of the Battle
- Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav
- Award
- Param Vir Chakra