Kargil Victory Flame reaches Pulwama

A veteran and student carrying Kargil Victory Flame.
A veteran and student carrying Kargil Victory Flame.

Excelsior Correspondent

SRINAGAR, June 29: Kargil Victory Flame reached Shar-e-Shali in District Pulwama.
Kargil Victory Flame is passing through the districts of Budgam and Pulwama in South Kashmir on its way to the Kargil War Memorial at Drass.
Continuing the journey, surging with pride, the Flame reached Shar-e-Shali.
The Victory Flame was received by senior officers and veterans of the Indian Army.
In remembrance of war heroes and bravehearts of Kargil war, wreaths were laid by the veterans and serving soldiers at War Memorial located at Shar-e-Shali.
It was a proud moment for all serving soldiers, veterans and the local populace including school children, who witnessed the solemn event.
Veterans present on the occasion were also felicitated.
School children and other attendees paid their respects to the Victory Flame and were brought to bear in mind that a “Hero is never forgotten, neither are his deeds”.