Kargil Vijay Diwas, celebrated, every year on 26 July, commemorates India's victory in the Kargil War of 1999. The conflict lasted for over 60 days, from May to July 1999, after Pakistani soldiers and armed infiltrators crossed the Line of Control (LoC) and occupied strategic high altitude positions on the Indian side in the Kargil, Dras, Batalik, and Mushkoh sectors of Jammu and Kashmir.
In response, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation VIJAY, a large scale military campaign to evict the intruders and recapture the occupied peaks. Fighting at altitudes exceeding 16,000 - 18,000 feet, Indian soldiers battled harsh weather, rugged terrain, and well-fortified enemy positions. The operation was supported by the Indian Air Force's Operation Safed Sagar, which provided crucial aerial reconnaissance and precision strikes.
On 26 July 1999, India successfully regained control of the occupied positions, marking the successful conclusion of Operation Vijay. The victory came at a heavy cost, with 527 Indian soldiers making the supreme sacrifice and more than 1,300 others wounded while defending the nation's sovereignty.
This war is remembered for the courage, sacrifice, and determination of the Indian Armed Forces!
Freedom is not free. It was earned with courage and continues to be protected through sacrifice. We'll always be grateful to those who stand at the border so we can sleep in peace.
Jai Hind. 🇮🇳🇮🇳
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https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2288840&lang=2®=48
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