Pune celebrates Kargil Vijay Diwas: A tale of valour, resilience and sacrifice

Updated On Aug 22, 2018 12:43 pm IST
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Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorates the success of Operation Vijay on July 26 1999. On this day, India successfully took command of the high outposts in Jammu and Kashmir which had been lost to Pakistani intruders. (SHANKAR NARAYAN/HT PHOTO) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2018 12:43 pm IST

Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorates the success of Operation Vijay on July 26 1999. On this day, India successfully took command of the high outposts in Jammu and Kashmir which had been lost to Pakistani intruders. (SHANKAR NARAYAN/HT PHOTO)

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Army personnel pay tribute to the martyrs at National war memorial on Kargil Vijay Diwas on Thursday, July 26, 2018. (SHANKAR NARAYAN/HT PHOTO) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2018 12:43 pm IST

Army personnel pay tribute to the martyrs at National war memorial on Kargil Vijay Diwas on Thursday, July 26, 2018. (SHANKAR NARAYAN/HT PHOTO)

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The Kargil conflict was one of the fiercest wars fought by India. Under Operation Vijay, Indian government mobilised two lakh troops. (SHANKAR NARAYAN/HT PHOTo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2018 12:43 pm IST

The Kargil conflict was one of the fiercest wars fought by India. Under Operation Vijay, Indian government mobilised two lakh troops. (SHANKAR NARAYAN/HT PHOTo)

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The Kargil war fought in the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir took place after the Pakistani troops crossed the Line of Control (LoC) and occupied Indian posts on the heights. It took about three months for the Indian forces to recapture the posts. (SHANKAR NARAYAN/HT PHOTO) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2018 12:43 pm IST

The Kargil war fought in the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir took place after the Pakistani troops crossed the Line of Control (LoC) and occupied Indian posts on the heights. It took about three months for the Indian forces to recapture the posts. (SHANKAR NARAYAN/HT PHOTO)

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The Kargil war, fought for more than 60 days, ended on July 26 and resulted in the loss of life on both the sides (India and Pakistan). (SHANKAR NARAYAN/ht PHOTO) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2018 12:43 pm IST

The Kargil war, fought for more than 60 days, ended on July 26 and resulted in the loss of life on both the sides (India and Pakistan). (SHANKAR NARAYAN/ht PHOTO)

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527 soldiers from the Indian armed forces sacrificed their lives during the Kargil war. (SHANKAR NARAYAN/HT PHOTO) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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527 soldiers from the Indian armed forces sacrificed their lives during the Kargil war. (SHANKAR NARAYAN/HT PHOTO)

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Army personnel share a light moment at the National war memorial on Kargil Vijay Diwas. (SHANKAR NARAYAN/HT PHOTO) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2018 12:43 pm IST

Army personnel share a light moment at the National war memorial on Kargil Vijay Diwas. (SHANKAR NARAYAN/HT PHOTO)

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It was in 1999 from May to July that the soldiers of the Indian army fought legendary battles in Dras, Kaksar, Batalik and Turtok sectors in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kargil to push back the Pakistan army from the icy heights and win the war. (SHANKAR NARAYAN/HT PHOTO) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Aug 22, 2018 12:43 pm IST

It was in 1999 from May to July that the soldiers of the Indian army fought legendary battles in Dras, Kaksar, Batalik and Turtok sectors in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kargil to push back the Pakistan army from the icy heights and win the war. (SHANKAR NARAYAN/HT PHOTO)

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