Kargil Vijay Diwas: India’s Triumph in the 1999 Kargil War

Every year on 26 July, India commemorates Kargil Vijay Diwas — a tribute to the brave soldiers who defended our nation during the Kargil War of 1999

Fought between India and Pakistan in 1999, the Kargil War took place in the high-altitude region of Kargil, Ladakh. It lasted over two months

Pakistani troops and militants infiltrated Indian territory, occupying strategic peaks along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kargil

India launched Operation Vijay to flush out the intruders. The mission involved intense mountain warfare under extreme weather conditions

Heroes like Captain Vikram Batra, Captain Manoj Pandey, and many others showed unmatched courage in battle

Operation Safed Sagar was launched by the IAF to support ground troops. Fighter jets carried out precision strikes at high altitudes

On 26 July 1999, India declared victory after recapturing all major posts. The war ended with enormous sacrifice but firm resolve

Over 500 Indian soldiers laid down their lives. Their courage is honoured through memorials like the Kargil War Memorial in Dras

Every year, the nation observes Kargil Vijay Diwas with parades, tributes, and events across India to remember the fallen

Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds us that freedom comes at a cost — and we owe it to those who paid the ultimate price