SRINAGAR : The 15th ‘Operation Vijay Diwas’, victory over Pakistani intruders in Kargil, would be celebrated by organising a two-day function in Drass from July 25. A defence ministry spokespersons today said the Army is preparing extensively to honour the martyrs of the Kargil War of 1999 in a series of solemn ceremonies this year. The primary event, which will mark the 15th anniversary of the Victory, is scheduled to be held at War Memorial Drass from July 25th to 26th.
It will be attended by a large number of dignitaries of the Army and civil administration as well as gallantry award winners of the conflict and families of many martyrs. The conflict was fought in the summer of 1999 to evict Pakistani regular forces who had intruded and occupied winter vacated posts on the Indian side of the Line of Control, violating an unwritten agreement.
The operation cost the Indian Army hundreds of young lives, in whose memory the commemorative function is held every year. He said this year on July 25, the much vaunted Army Bands will present a breathtaking band display, followed by a solemn memorial service.
On July 26, top officers of the Army, martyrs families, war heroes, political representatives and the civil administration will participate in the commemorative wreath laying ceremony at the Kargil War Memorial located at the base of the Tololing feature, the scene of one of the fiercest battles of the operation.
The event is a purposeful attempt by the Army every year to remember its martyrs and solemnly honour their memories and to remind the Nation of the constant sacrifices the men and women in uniform make for the citizens of the country. (AGENCIES)
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