Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday paid tributes to the Kargil martyrs at War Memorial, Panchkula.
He said that the debt of the martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for safeguarding of the motherland, can never be paid and the people of the country will always remember their martyrdom. He said that 527 brave soldiers of the country had sacrificed their lives in Kargil.Paying glowing tributes, the Haryana Chief Minister said the heroes would never die and "if they do, they will live in the hearts of the people."
"Let''s honour and salute the victorious Kargil heroes who sacrificed their lives for the motherland''s peace and prosperity," Khattar tweeted.
Earlier, a police contingent paid homage to the martyrs and the Chief Minister bowed down to pay homage to the sacrifice of the martyrs.
He said that the forces of the country are fully capable to face any challenge of the enemy and our Armed forces are world famous for their bravery.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister also interacted with ex-servicemen and prayed for their better health.