| 1. Vijayant Thapar served as a captain in the Indian Army, receiving the Vir Chakra for his bravery in the 1999 Kargil War. |
| 2. He lived in various Indian cities due to his father's military service. |
| 3. As a child, he first experienced shooting a pistol. |
| 4. Vijayant's interest in sports like boxing and wrestling was sparked by visiting his father's battalion. |
| 5. From a young age, he was passionate about a military career. |
| 6. Before joining the army, he focused on fitness and bodybuilding. |
| 7. He passed the CDSE on his first attempt after graduation. |
| 8. In 1997, he began training at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun. |
| 9. At the academy, he was selected for military parachutist training. |
| 10. He excelled in swimming and water polo in addition to his military training. |
| 11. After completing his training, he joined the Army Service Corps in 1998. |
| 12. Vijayant underwent further military courses in Mhow and Belgaum. |
| 13. He played a crucial role in capturing key positions in the Kargil War. |
| 14. Tragically, he was killed in close combat during the assault on Knoll. |
| 15. His final rites were performed in Noida, his hometown. |
| 16. Vijayant abstained from alcohol, tobacco, and non-vegetarian food. |
| 17. He was skilled in equestrian pursuits. |
| 18. Even after his passing, his mother makes Kheer on his birthday. |
| 19. Vijayant documented his aspirations and daily tasks in a diary. |
| 20. A memorial temple was erected in his honor at Knoll. |
| 21. A biography called 'Vijyant at Kargil: The Biography of a War Hero' was published in 2020. |
| 22. His father pays homage to him annually in Knoll. |
| 23. A mall in Noida displayed his military uniform for visitors. |
| 24. Two NCC students biked over 3,500 kilometers to honor Kargil War heroes, including Vijayant Thapar. |
| 25. His parents shared his story on Indian Idol to a wider audience. |
| 26. On the night of 12 June 1999, he led his platoon to capture the Barbad Bunker, a crucial Pakistani position that enabled the Indian Army's first victory at Tololing on 13 June 1999. |
