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Army observes 'Kargil Divas' in Ladakh region
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The army on Friday observed 'Kargil Divas' in Ladakh region 's Drass area to commemorate war heroes who laid down their lives in 1999. HT Photo
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Senior army officials since Thursday held several events to pay tributes to the fallen Kargil heroes and celebrate the victories achieved in one of the toughest terrain of the country. HT Photo
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In 1999, militants and Pakistan troops intruded and occupied several mountain peaks in the area. It took several weeks to vacate the militants and Pakistan troops. HT Photo
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Defence minister Manohar Parrikar and Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag, who were expected to visit Drass on Saturday, were forced to cancel the visit due to inclement weather. HT Photo
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In 1999, militants and Pakistan troops intruded and occupied several mountain peaks in the area. It took several weeks to vacate the militants and Pakistan troops. HT Photo
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