Haneef Uddin

Captain Haneef Uddin was an officer of the Indian Army, posthumously awarded the Vir Chakra, Indian gallantry award, for his actions during the 1999 Kargil War in Kashmir between India and Pakistan.

Early life and career

Haneef uddin was born in Delhi to Mr. Aziz and Mrs. Aziz. Haneef's father died when he was only seven years old. His mother, Hema Aziz is a classical singer. He studied in Delhi's Shivaji College, was multifaceted, training in computers before joining the Indian Military Academy in 1996. He was commissioned into the army on June 7 1997.

Cutting across the snowy peaks to push for the enemy-held heights, Haneef soldiered on despite artillery bombardment. Outgunned and outnumbered, he and his unit fought to the end. His body was not recovered from the perilous ridges of Turtuk, until the war was over. "As a soldier Haneef served his country with pride and dedication. There cannot be a greater statement on his valour than his death which came fighting the enemy."

Vir Chakra

India's gallantry award Vir Chakra was awarded to Captain Hanif-u-din on 15 August 1999 for the bravery and courage in the Kargil war.

ee also

*Indo-Pakistani Wars
*Kargil War
*Military of India
*Param Vir Chakra

External links

* [http://www.kashmir-information.com/Heroes/hanif.html]