Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: PM Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Pay Homage To Martyrs. Pics

Various events were organised across the country, including at the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, to mark the occasion. More than 500 soldiers made supreme sacrifice in the conflict.

PM Narendra Modi will also carry out the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel Project virtually later (Image: PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid homage to the Kargil war martyrs here to mark the 25th anniversary of India's victory over Pakistan in the 1999 war. (Image: PTI)

The prime minister laid a floral wreath at the Drass War Memorial to pay tributes to officers and soldiers of the armed forces who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation. (Image: PTI)

On July 26, 1999, the Indian Army announced the successful culmination of Operation Vijay, declaring victory after a nearly three-month-long battle on the icy heights of Kargil in Ladakh. (Image: PTI)

The day is observed as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the war. (Image: PTI)

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also paid rich tributes to the armed forces personnel who fought valiantly in extremely harsh conditions to defend the nation's territory during the Kargil war 25 years ago. (Image: PTI)

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan and all ranks of the armed forces also recalled the supreme sacrifice of the Bravehearts. (Image: PTI)