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Kargil Vijay Diwas: All You Need To Know About India’s Victory Over Pakistan In 1999 Kargil War

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New Delhi: India commemorates the 24th anniversary of a momentous chapter in its military history, Kargil Vijay Diwas on Wednesday. This day serves as a solemn tribute to the courageous soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Kargil War.

Kargil War:

The Kargil War, which unfolded between May and July 1999, was a military confrontation between India and the neighbouring nation Pakistan in the region of Kargil, Jammu and Kashmir. This conflict was instigated by Pakistan’s incursion into Indian territory, with the aim of capturing key strategic positions along the Line of Control (LoC).

Reacting swiftly to the infiltration, the Indian Government initiated strategic operations like “Operation Vijay” and “Operation Safed Sagar.” These operations required the Indian military and air force to work closely together in order to successfully drive out the infiltrators from the captured sites.

The war posed significant challenges for the Indian soldiers, as Pakistani troops had occupied high points along the Line of Control. Additionally, the Kargil sector’s unforgiving terrain presented formidable obstacles, characterised by rugged mountains and altitudes surpassing 18,000 feet. The extreme weather conditions and high altitude posed immense challenges for the military operations.

Operation Vijay:

The Indian forces conducted ground operations under the code name “Operation Vijay,” deploying troops in accordance with a clear strategy to recover the critical high points along the Line of Control (LoC). By regaining control over the crucial supply corridor connecting Srinagar and Leh.

Tololing Battle:

In May 1999, the Indian Army launched the Battle of Tololing led by Major R S Adhikari, Captain S Nimbalkar, and Lt. Balwant Singh in an effort to retake the peak from deeply entrenched Pakistani forces. The terrain was difficult, and the Indian forces faced fierce resistance and significant casualties.

Despite the difficulties, the Indian Army showed determination and resilience, gradually gaining ground after weeks of intense combat. Tololing was recaptured by the Indian army under the command of Major Vivek Gupta on June 13, 1999.

Operation Safed Sagar:

Operation Safed Sagar was the codename given to the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) military operation during the 1999 Kargil War. It was launched on May 26, 1999, with the objective of recapturing Point 5140. Captain A K Sinha was the commander of Point 5140.

After a coordinated effort by the Air Force and the Indian Army, Point 5140 was successfully recaptured on June 20, 1999.

Captain Vikram Batra was the commander of the 13 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles on the mission to reclaim Point 5140. Celebrating the victory, Captain Batra immortalised the moment by saying the famous line, “Yeh Dil Maange More.”

Point 4875:

Captain Batra’s battalion was ordered to take a break following their capture of Point 5140, but when he learned that members of his company were battling to seize Point 4875, he made the decision to join the battle. Captain Batra was martyred while fighting the enemy on point 4875

Tiger Hill:

Pakistan took control of Tiger Hill, a strategic peak in Kargil, during the 1999 Kargil War. The battle for Tiger Hill was intense, with the Indian Army successfully recapturing it on July 5, 1999. This victory was a turning point in the war, boosting Indian morale and weakening Pakistan’s positions.

Gallantry Awards:

The Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest military honour, was given to the heroes of the Kargil War in recognition of their remarkable bravery and selflessness.
Captain Vikram Batra
Lieutenant Manoj Kumar Pandey
Rifleman Sanjay Kumar
Naib Subedar Yogendra Singh Yadav

Mahavir Chakra was awarded to Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari, Lieutenant Balwan Singh, Major Vivek Gupta, Major Padmapani Acharya, Captain Neikezhakuo Kenguruse, Naik Digendra Kumar, and Major Sonan Wangchuk.

Casualties:

In the 1999 Kargil War, more than 500 courageous soldiers martyred while defending the nation.

Enemy Withdrawal:

By July 11, the Indian Army had defeated all the enemy soldiers, after which Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif decided to withdraw the Pakistani soldiers from Kargil.

The Indian Army provided a deadline of July 16, 1999, to Pakistani soldiers to evacuate the Kargil area.

Vijay Diwas:

On July 14, the then-prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee declared “Operation Vijay” a success and announced that July 26 would henceforth be observed as “Vijay Diwas.”

Each year, the fallen soldiers are honoured at the Kargil War Memorial, and countless people across the nation also pay tribute to the heroes of the Kargil War.

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