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

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)

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with Army Chief General Manoj Pande, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari and Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar arrives to pay homage at the National War Memorial on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas in New Delhi. (Image: PTI)

Rajnath Singh hailed the armed forces personnel who fought valiantly in extremely harsh conditions to defend the country's territory during the Kargil conflict of 1999. Singh said the act of valour and indomitable spirit by the armed forces would remain etched forever as a defining moment in India's history. (Image: PTI)

Pakistan tried to redraw the boundary with India in 1999 through the Kargil misadventure but the Indian security forces foiled the evil design. The day is observed as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the war. (Image: PTI)

Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday saluted the brave sons of the country who achieve the height of valour in the defence of the motherland. The country lost more than 500 soldiers in the Kargil war. (Image: PTI)

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. (Image: PTI)

Locals carry out a 'Tiranga Yatra' on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, in Surat. President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' is a symbol of extraordinary valour of the armed forces, and people will always be indebted to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives to protect Mother India. (Image: PTI)

The ongoing session of Rajya Sabha also paid tributes to Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the Kargil war, with Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu saying their valour will continue to inspire generations. The MPs observed a moment of silence as a mark of respect to the memory of the brave soldiers. (Image: PTI)