25 Years Of Kargil Vijay Diwas: Remembering India’s War Heroes

In May 1999, the Pakistani army secretly infiltrated Kargil'sDrass and Batalik sectors to control NH 1A movements. The National Highway 1A, currently known as NH 44, is situated in North India and connects the Kashmir valley to Jammu and the rest of India. The infiltrators positioned themselves in key locations that gave them a strategic advantage during the start of the conflict. The Indian army was alarmed. After collecting data from local shepherds, the Army was able to ascertain the points of intrusion and launched "Operation Vijay". This operation lasted for three long months and India fought one of the most intense battles during the Kargil War, in one of the most challenging terrains in the world.Several soldiers exhibited heroism during the Kargil War. Captain VikramBatra, despite being injured, heroically led his team to recapture Point 4875. At just 19, injured Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav fearlessly fought at Tiger Hill, securing key enemy bunkers. Major Rajesh Adhikari demonstrated unwavering determination as he led a mission to capture a bunker at Tololing. On July 26, 1999, India conquered its captured territory back by carving our nation's flag on the hills. And since then, on July 26, Kargil Vijay Diwas is being observed every year to honour the bravery of Indian soldiers for their motherland.More than 600 Indian soldiers made supreme sacrifice in the war. July 26 marks the unconditional love and sacrifice of the soldiers for our nation. Each year, this day is marked with profound devotion and enthusiasm, paying tribute to their bravery and resilience in defending our nation's borders.