Kargil Vijay Diwas, also known as Kargil Victory Day, is an annual event that celebrates the triumph of the Indian Armed Forces over Pakistan during the 1999 Kargil War.
The conflict took place in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of more than 500 Indian soldiers and Pakistani side is said to be 453
To mark the 24th Kargil Vijay Diwas, a two-day event began on 25th July.
To mark the 24th Kargil Vijay Diwas, a two-day event began on 25th July.
The main ceremony commenced on 25th July evening with floral tributes at the memorial site.
This was followed by a memorial service and a visit to the 'Hut of Remembrance,' an adjacent museum.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh payes respect to the martyred soldiers at Kargil War Memorial.
These ceremonies and tributes honor the bravery and sacrifice of the jawans who laid down their lives for the nation during the Kargil War
These ceremonies and tributes honor the bravery and sacrifice of the jawans who laid down their lives for the nation during the Kargil War