The Western Command remembered the martyrs of Kargil on Tuesday at its Chandimandir Headquarters near here. It was on this day that the last of the Pakistani infiltrators were thrown out from Indian soil.
To pay homage to the bravehearts, a “Wreath laying Ceremony” was held at the ‘Veer Smriti’ at Chandimandir Cantonment. lieutenant General KJ Singh, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, paid homage and laid a wreath to honour the brave martyrs. Other serving officers and Subedar Majors of units which had actively participated in the operations were also present.
General VP Malik, who was the Army Chief during the Kargil Conflict led the senior veterans in paying homage and also laid a wreath to commemorate the brave martyrs. Next of kin of Martyrs of Operation VIJAY and award winners took part in the ceremony and were felicitated on the occasion.