Capt Manoj Kumar Pandey PVC Remembered: 11 Gorkha Rifles Honours Kargil War Hero in Lucknow

LUCKNOW, JULY 03, 2026 — The 11 Gorkha Rifles Regimental Centre solemnly observed the martyrdom of Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey, Param Vir Chakra (Posthumous), with a dignified wreath-laying ceremony at Captain Manoj Pandey Chowk in Lucknow Cantonment.

Wreaths were reverently laid on behalf of all ranks of the Regiment and the 1/11 Gorkha Rifles (Batalik), followed by a two-minute silence to honour the memory of the braveheart. Guided by his own immortal philosophy—“Some goals are so worthy, it’s glorious even to fail”—Captain Pandey’s legacy of unmatched courage, selfless service, and unwavering devotion to duty remains an enduring source of inspiration for the Indian Armed Forces and the entire nation, proving that true heroes live forever in the heart of the country.