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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Special Correspondent

Army pays tribute to Kargil hero

As part of Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations on Tuesday, the Pangode Military Station here organised an underwater installation of a portrait of the late Captain Vikram Batra who was killed in action during the Kargil war.

Artist Davinci Suresh took eight hours to complete the 1,500-sq ft underwater artwork using tiles. The event was organised by the Army in association with the scuba team of Bond Water Sports Private Ltd.

A Defence pressnote issued here on Tuesday said the underwater portrait secured the URF World Records (Universal Records Forum). Station Commander of Pangode Military Station presented a memento to the artist and the scuba team. A military band display was also organised as part of the event.

In another event, the Station Commander laid a wreath and paid homage to Kargil war heroes.

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