Published 08:48 IST, July 26th 2020
Kargil Vijay Diwas: Indian Army and Air Force pay tribute to indomitable Kargil war heroes
Among many war victories, Indian Armed Forces defeated Pakistan on this day in the Kargil conflict after three months of the intense war in 1999, 21 years back.
- India News
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Among the many conflicts over the years between India and Pakistan, Indian Armed Forces defeated Pakistan on this day in the Kargil war after three months of intense fighting in 1999, 21 years back. The Indian Army of Sunday paid tribute to its fallen heroes for their "undaunted courage, indomitable valour and sacrifice" in protecting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the country.
Kargil war
During the winter of 1998–1999, some elements of the Pakistani Armed Forces were covertly training and sending Pakistani troops and paramilitary forces, some allegedly in the guise of mujahideen terrorists, into territory on the Indian side of the LoC. Their full-scale intrusion came to light in May, to which the Government of India responded with Operation Vijay, a mobilisation of 200,000 Indian troops to reclaim the Indian territories. However, the nature of the mountainous terrain led to near about 30,000 including the Paramilitary forces of India and the air force being deployed in the conflict zone. Indian Air Force was also involved wherein it launched Operation Safed Sagar in support of the mobilisation of Indian land forces on 26 May. The Kargil war remains yet another shining example of the might of the Indian Armed Forces which has the capacity and will to throttle any aggression from the adversary.
On July 26, the Indian Air Force has also taken to Twitter to pay tribute to the "indomitable courage" of the war heroes of Kargil.
Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu has also paid tribute to the heroes who led the nation to victory in the fiercely fought battle 21 years back.
"Today, on the occasion of the 21st anniversary of 'Operation Vijay', I salute the valour of the Indian Army whose courage and bravery earned the victory for the nation in the Kargil War," the vice president tweeted.
"My tribute to the soldiers who received Veeragati in the Kargil War, who made their supreme sacrifice to protect the unity and sovereignty of the country. The nation will always be grateful for his valour and patience of his family," he said in the following tweet.
Updated 08:48 IST, July 26th 2020