Honoring the Heroes: 25th Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid homage to the martyrs of the 1999 Kargil war on the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. The day commemorates India's victory in 'Operation Vijay', a nearly three-month-long battle against Pakistan on the icy heights of Kargil in Ladakh.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid homage on Friday to the martyrs of the 1999 Kargil war, marking the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas.

'On the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, I pay my humble tributes to brave armed forces personnel, who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the motherland during India's victory in 'Operation Vijay',' Sinha posted on X.

On July 26, 1999, the Indian Army announced the successful culmination of 'Operation Vijay', declaring victory after a nearly three-month-long battle on the icy heights of Kargil in Ladakh. The day is observed as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan in the war.

(With inputs from agencies.)