Kargil War: Photos from battleground showcase Indian Army's valour

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India commemorates the 21th anniversary of the Kargil War with exuberance to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers, who took part in Operation Vijay - Photogallery

India commemorates the 21th anniversary of the Kargil War with exuberance to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers, who took part in Operation Vijay. The Indian armed forces had defeated Pakistan on July 26, 1999. Since then, the day is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas. Union Home Minister Amit Shah saluted the valour and grit of the Indian soldiers on the occasion of anniversary of the 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'. Shah took to Twitter and said that 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' is a symbol of India's proud, valour and steadfast leadership. "Kargil Vijay Diwas is a symbol of India's proud, valor and steadfast leadership. I bow to the soldiers who, with their indomitable courage, drove the enemy from the inaccessible hills of Kargil and waved the tricolor there again. The country is proud of the heroes of India, who are dedicated to protecting the motherland," Shah tweeted. The day marks the victory of Indian soldiers in recapturing the mountain heights that were occupied by the Pakistani Army on July 26, 1999, known as the Kargil War.