Nation Pays Respect To Martyrs On 17th Kargil Vijay Diwas
Updated: July 26, 2016 11:52 IST
On Kargil Vijay Diwas, Chiefs of Defence forces, political leaders and people from across the country paid respect to Indian soldiers who fought the Kargil war to win back Indian territory. The battle took place between India and Pakistan during May-July, 1999. The conflict was triggered after Pakistani soldiers managed to occupy key positions on the Indian side of the Line of Control in Kargil sector. It had officially come to an end on July 26.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Defence Forces Chiefs salute Indian martyrs who fought the Kargil war in 1999.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar at India Gate along with chiefs of the three defence forces pay tribute to Kargil soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas.
Lt Gen DS Hooda Army Commander Northern Command pays homage to martyrs of Operation Vijay at Drass on Tuesday.
A woman breaks down looking at her brother's name on Kargil Vijay Diwas.
At Dras on Monday, Army General Dalbir Singh Suhag paid respects to Indian soldiers who fought in the Kargil war.
Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrations at Dras in Kashmir.
Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand art to salute brave soldiers on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas today.
School children in Jalandhar celebrate Kargil Vijay Diwas on Tuesday.
