Kargil Vijay Diwas: Country pays tribute to Indian soldiers who lost their lives in 1999 Kargil War; SEE PICS

Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed on July 26 every year, marking successful conclusion of the war with Pakistan in the Kargil-Drass sector of Jammu and Kashmir in 1999. (Twitter)

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Chief of the Army Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa pay tribute at Amar Jawan Jyoti in Delhi. (ANI)

Kargil Vijay Diwas: India Army is full prepared to take on any challenge along the the Actual Line of Control and the Line of Control, said Ranbir Singh, GOC, Northern Command. (ANI)

Kargil Vijay Diwas: The Indian soldiers successfully gained back the high altitude outposts occupied by Pakistani intruders culminating in Operation Vijay on the day. Over 500 Indian armed forces personnel laid down their lives during the 60-day long war. (ANI)

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Northern Army commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh pays tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives during 1999 Kargil War, at Dras War Memorial. (ANI)

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Armed Forces personnel and families of soldiers who lost their lives in 1999 Kargil War pay tribute at Dras War Memorial. (ANI)

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Northern Army commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh pays tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives during 1999 Kargil War, at Dras War Memorial. (ANI)