Kargil Vijay Diwas 2020: Photos that show how India won the battle
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2020: On this day in 1999, the Indian Army successfully completed 'Operation Vijay'. The war was fought between India and Pakistan between May and July 1999 in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir and along the Line of Control (LOC).
Updated: July 26, 2020 12:06 IST
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Today, July 26, 2020, is the 21st anniversary of India's victory against Pakistan in the Kargil war. On this day in 1999, the Indian Army successfully completed ‘Operation Vijay’, ending the three-month war in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir and along the Line of Control (LOC). (Express archive photo)
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During the war, the Indian Army evicted Pakistani intruders and succeeded in recapturing Tiger Hill and other posts as a part of ‘Operation Vijay’. (Express archive photo)
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Indian soldiers had secured this victory after a three-month conflict that led to a loss of lives from both sides — the Indian side lost nearly 490 officers, soldiers, and jawans. In pic: The victorious Indian Army Jawans of 18 Grenadiers after recapturing the Tiger Hill in Drass sector of Jammu and Kashmir.(Express archive photo)
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Barely a year after India and Pakistan officially went nuclear with the Pokharan-2 tests in May 1998, India was posed with the unenviable challenge of possible use of nuclear weapons in case of an unintended escalation during the Kargil War. In pic: Empty bullet shells at Point 4812 during Kargil war on the 10th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas.(Express archive photo/Tashi Tibgyal)
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General VP Malik, Indian Army Chief, during Kargil conflict. (Express archive photo)
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In order to commemorate India’s win in the war, Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated annually on July 26. (Express archive photo)
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However, celebrations are likely to be muted this year in wake of the coronavirus pandemic. (Express archive photo)
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Victory Procession of Tiger Hill at Cotton exchange. (Express archive photo by Mohan Bane)
