Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM Modi Shares Photos Of His Visit In 1999, Hails Sacrifices Of Indian Soldiers

The Defence Ministry announced that the 20th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas will be celebrated in Delhi and Drass (in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir) from July 25 to 27, with numerous activities planned all over the country from the first week of July. (IMAGE: Doordarshan/Twitter)

Kargil Vijay Diwas, named after the successful Operation Vijay, is celebrated in memory of Indian soldiers successfully taking command of the high outposts captured by Pakistan during the 1999 war. (IMAGE: narendramodi/ TWITTER)

The Indian Army launched 'Operation Vijay' in May 1999 and regained the territory after evicting the intruders in a fierce battle, considered the toughest in the military history of high-altitude warfare in mountainous terrain. (IMAGE: narendramodi/ TWITTER)

The Pakistani army was found to have intruded into the Indian territory across the Line of Control, and occupied various strategic peaks, including Tololing Heights, Tiger Hill and Point 4875 (Batra Top), overlooking the Srinagar-Leh National Highway and targeted traffic on it. (IMAGE: narendramodi/ TWITTER)

Drass (J-K): India will commemorate 20 years of the Kargil War today. PM Modi on Friday shared photographs of 1999 when he had the opportunity to go to Kargil and show solidarity with our brave soldiers. (IMAGE: narendramodi/ TWITTER)