On 3 July 1999, an officer of the 18th Battalion of The Grenadiers regiment of Indian Army reportedly sighted him at the battle front during Kargil war, directing assault operation to recapture Tiger Hills.
On 3 July 1999, a soldier from the 18th Battalion of The Grenadiers regiment of the Indian Army reportedly identified him at the combat zone during the Kargil conflict, directing a counterattack to regain control of Tiger Hills.