The event honoured the bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers who fought in the Kargil War against Pakistan in 1999. The Indian Army's "Operation Vijay" successfully regained control of occupied positions, marking a decisive victory.
General Officer Commanding of the 'Ace of Spades' division of the Indian Army, Major General Kaushik Mukherjee, has inaugurated a new War Memorial with the names of Poonch civilians who died due to cross-border shelling by Pakistan at the time of Operation Sindoor.
As the nation marks the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Indian Army commemorated it with solemnity, pride, and nationwide participation, honouring the valour and supreme sacrifice of soldiers during the 1999 Kargil War.
The event showcased a diverse array of advanced vehicles, firepower assets, surveillance systems, and combat equipment, underscoring India's growing military strength and self-reliance.
In a further strategic move, Gen Dwivedi also announced the creation of a cutting-edge special forces unit, 'Bhairav'. "We are raising the 'Bhairav Light Commando Battalion', a highly lethal special forces formation designed to deliver surprise and shock to adversaries at the border. This u
On the occasion of the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Indian Army organised a series of solemn and inspiring events at Agartala Military Station on Saturday to honour the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who valiantly fought in the 1999 Kargil War.
Uttarakhand Governor Lieutenant General Gurmeet Singh (Retd) on Saturday paid tribute to the fallen soldiers on the occasion of the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas, and said the day serves as a reminder of the dedication and sacrifice made by the bravehearts of the Indian Army.
On the occasion of the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas, a tribute ceremony was held in Dehradun, where Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid homage to the immortal martyrs who sacrificed their lives during the 1999 Kargil War.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday extended greetings on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, paying tribute to the valour and sacrifice of Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the 1999 conflict.
CM Mohan Yadav also paid a heartfelt tribute to the brave Indian warriors who sacrificed their lives during the war and said they made the whole nation proud.
The union ministers, accompanied by locals and students, participated in the programme at the historic site of Kargil, which saw the conflict first hand when the area was captured by Pakistani forces in May 1999 and subsequently retaken, after the Indian Army launched Operation Bison.