Indore, July 26 -- On the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Captain Vikram Batra's father, Girdhari Lal Batra, said it was a "proud day" for the family, but the absence of his son would always be deeply felt.

Captain Vikram Batra, one of the most well-known heroes of the 1999 Kargil War, lost his life while fighting Pakistani intruders in Jammu and Kashmir.

Speaking to ANI, Girdhari Lal Batra said, "It's a proud day for us. It is no less than a celebration. It has been 26 years. We haven't forgotten those days, the way our men sacrificed their lives to chase the enemy away from, is a thing of pride for us. We deeply miss him (Captain Vikram Batra) and that void can never be filled. Fortunate are those parents who have children lik...