Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed
every year on 26 July as a saga of gallantry and courage of battle fought on
the most inhospitable landscape in the world in the Kargil-Drass Region of
Ladakh. On this day, the Indian Armed Forces braved the most difficult terrain,
struggling with extreme weather conditions, bravely fought on the steep slopes
of the icy peaks with grit and bravery, thereby overcoming the enemy's evil
designs. The Kargil War or as referred-Operation Vijay was fought at an
altitude of nearly 16,000 feet, with 1,042 Pakistani soldiers killed and 527
Indian soldiers wounded.
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| Kargil Vijay Diwas Celebrations |
Kargil Vijay Diwas Highlights:
To remember the victory of the
Indian armed forces and to pay homage to the supreme sacrifice of our martyrs,
a solemn ceremony was conducted at the National War Memorial in Pune on the
occasion of the 21st Kargil Vijay Diwas. To remember the martyrs, Lieutenant
General CP Mohanty, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, and Southern Command
raised a wreath on behalf of all Southern Command ranks at the memorial.
Lieutenant General DS Ahuja, Chief of Staff, Headquarters of Southern Command,
and Major General Ac Hukku (Retired) have laid down Wreaths. The ceremony was
held in the presence of a limited number of military personnel from
Headquarters Southern Command and Kargil War Veterans of Pune ensuring
precautions for COVID-19 pandemic.
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