The Indian victory would not have been complete without the capture of Area Flat Top, an adjacent peak and part of enemy defences on Point 4875. 13 JAK RIF had captured Area Flat Top on the afternoon of 5 July after a fierce battle with Pakistani forces. However, the enemy launched an immediate counterattack to take back the peak. "Young Capt. N.A. Nagappa was holding Flat Top. He had a small force but he fought ferociously to beat back the offensive. The first counter-attack was beaten back. The Pakistanis too were facing the same problem of climbing, with the Indian Army on top shooting at them. It is not that they did not have the will to do it but the carpet-firing by our troops did not let them come to the top," a 79 Mountain Brigade officer said. There was a seesaw battle taking place at Area Flat Top. All of a sudden, a shell hit the peak, seriously injuring Capt. Nagappa. Splinters pierced through both his legs and he fell unconscious. Taking advantage of this situation, the Pakistanis started climbing faster. Suddenly, Batra, who was silently observing the situation from the fire support base, went to Joshi and volunteered, saying the words "I'll go up sir." Seeing as Batra was still unwell, Joshi did not have the heart to let him go but Batra insisted on it.