Kargil Vijay Diwas: PM Modi remembers bravery of defense force

NEW DELHI: high Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the Indian armed forces for their prowess and sacrifices for the US at the occasion of ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’.
July 26 is widely known as the anniversary of India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil conflict with Pakistan.
“Remembering our courageous soldiers who fought gallantly for the pleasure of our nation & the safety of our residents all through the Kargil warfare,” Modi said in a series of tweets.
“Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds us of India’s navy prowess and the wonderful sacrifices our military make while steadfastly maintaining India safe,” he delivered.
Remembering our brave soldiers who fought gallantly for the pleasure of our state & the safety of our residents at some stage in the Kargil war.
The Kargil battle in the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir’s Ladakh location occurred after Pakistani troops occupied Indian posts at the heights.
It took approximately 3 months for the the Indian forces to recapture the posts.