IN PICS | India Celebrates 'Kargil Vijay Diwas', Pays Tribute To War Heroes

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

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Army jawans paying tribute at the Balidan Stambh to commemorate the Kargil Vijay Diwas in Jammu. Indian Army on Tuesday commemorated 23 years of its victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War of 1999. A wreath laying ceremony was held at War Memorial, Northern Command Headquarter. (Image: PTI)

Army band performs during a programme to commemorate the victory over Pakistan in Kargil war. Events to mark the success of ‘Operation Vijay’ were held at Northern Command in Udhampur, Tiger division in Jammu, and other formations in Rajouri, Poonch, and Doda. (Image: PTI)