On the occasion of 14th anniversary of Kargil war which was being observed as Vijay Divas, Indian Military paid a floral tribute to all the martyrs, who laid their lives to defend the country, at Shaheed Vatika here on Friday.
Commander Brigadier Balraj Mehata of Chhattisgarh-Odisha Sub Area (COSA) and Commander Air Commodore P K Mohe of Indian Air Task Force paid homage to the martyrs with laying wreath on Shaheed Vatika. Nisha Yadav,Wife of martyr Nayak Kaushal Yadav also lay wreath to pay tribute to all the valiant martyrs in this occasion. Nayak Kaushal Yadav laid his life in Kargil War and decorated with the Paramveer Chakra for showing exemplary gallant. Indian Infantry also paid tribute through laying wreath.
Notably, in 1999 groups of terrorist from Pakistan crossed over the Indo-Pak line of control with the help of Pakistan and brought some of the Himalyan mountain peaks under their command, which were of great strategic importance for India. Indian infantry then took on and retaliated befittingly to push them out of the country, Carried out operation ‘Vijay’ with the help of Indian Air force with added muscles of its Operation ‘Safed Sagar’ , eventually on July 26, 1999 Indian Forces won the battle with exhibiting exceptional bravery, enthusiasm and sense of supreme dedication.
Indian Javans could bring back the leh- ladakh Road under their heels once again, which is of the greatest strategic importance for the land. This could further strengthen the position of Indian Army over the Siachin Glacier. Total of 527 Javans from Indian Infantry and Indian Air force laid their lives for the nation and attained Martyrdom. To keep the memories of this historical victory alive ,July 26 was being observed as Vijay Divas in whole country.