Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Brigadier Jyoti Prakash's Heroism in Operation Vijay
During Operation Vijay in 1999, Captain Jyoti Prakash was a Regimental Medical Officer in an elite PARA unit.
He got hurt by a splinter but chose to go back to help his team instead of staying safe.
He saved many lives and is now a professor.
The nation remembers this bravery on Kargil Vijay Diwas.
Another soldier, Col Satish Malik, lost his leg but didn't give up and now travels around India on his motorcycle.
Brigadier Jyoti Prakash, then Captain, was a Regimental Medical Officer during Operation Vijay in 1999.
He sustained a splinter injury but returned to action to save lives.
He is now the Professor and Head of the Department of Psychiatry at Armed Forces Medical College, Pune.
Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed on July 26 to honor the bravery of soldiers like Brigadier Prakash.
Col Satish Malik, who lost his leg in service, overcame physical barriers and now travels around India on his motorcycle.
- Who
- Brigadier Jyoti Prakash (then Captain), Col Satish Malik
- What
- Brigadier Jyoti Prakash returned to action despite injury to save lives during Operation Vijay.
- When
- 1999, Kargil Vijay Diwas observed on July 26
- Where
- Mushkoh Valley, Bakharwal, Pune
- Why
- To fulfill his duty as a Regimental Medical Officer and save lives.
Military Duty
Personal Safety
Returning to Battle
Military Duty
Brigadier Jyoti Prakash chose to return to action despite his injury to fulfill his duty as a Regimental Medical Officer and save lives.
Personal Safety
Most individuals would prioritize personal safety and recover away from further danger.
- Operation
- Operation Vijay
- Year
- 1999
- Location
- Mushkoh Valley
- Injury
- Splinter injury at Bakharwal
- Current Role
- Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry at Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
- Age During Operation
- 28 years old
- Kargil Vijay Diwas
- July 26