Kargil Vijay Diwas images: Photos that show how India won the battle

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2019: 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).

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   1999 Kargil war with Pakistan. (Express archive photo)

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   Indian jawans at a post held by Pakistan Army troops during the 1999 Kargil war. (Express archive photo)

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   General VP Malik, Indian Army Chief during Kargil conflict. (Express Archive images)

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   Soldiers celebrate after 1999 Kargil War against Pakistan. (Express archive photo)

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   The Victorious Indian Army Jawans of 18 Grenadiers rejoicing with the National Flag in their hands after recapturing the Tiger Hill in Drass sector of Jammu and Kashmir. (Express archive photo)

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   1999 Kargil war with Pakistan. (Express archive photo)

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   Empty bullet shells at Point 4812 during Kargil war on the 10th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. (Express archive by Tashi Tobgyal on July 26, 2009)

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   Victory Procession of Tiger Hill at Cotton exchange. (Express archive photo by Mohan Bane)