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Made By : Akhila Ann Zachariah Sethulaksmi C Kargil Vijay Diwas, named after the successful Operation Vijay, is celebrated in on 26 July. On this date in 1999 India successfully took command of the high outposts which had been lost to . The was fought for more than 60 days, ended on 26 July and resulted in loss of life on both the sides. The war ended with India regaining control of all the previously held territory, hence re-establishing the status quo ante bellum. Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated on 26 July every year in honour of the Kargil War's Heroes. This day is celebrated in the Kargil–Dras sector and the national capital New Delhi, where the Prime Minister of India pays homage to the soldiers at Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate every year. Chronicle of Kargil War Long time ago, after the Indo-Pakistan war in 1971, there had been armed conflicts between two military forces of India and Pakistan , efforts to control the Siachen Glacier by establishing military outposts nearby.

During 1990s, due to some escalating tensions and conflicts separated conflict activities in and Pakistan took hold of some control, supported nuclear tests, which created chaos. So later ,both countries signed Declaration in February 1999.

But later that year , Pakistan military was sending troops to spy over in the territory of India. They started ‘ Operation Badr’ to server the link between Kashmir and Ladakh and cause the Indian military to withdraw their rights of Siachen Glacier. May 03

Pakistani intrusion in Kargil reported by Local Shepherds. May 05

Indian Army patrol sent up ; 5 soldiers captured and tortured to death.

The Captain who was killed along with 5 others. May 09

Heavy shelling by damages ammunition dump in Kargil. May 10

Infiltrations first noticed in Dras, Kaksar , and Mushkoh sectors. May 10 , Mid-May

Indian Army moves in troops from Kashmir Valley to Kargil Sector. May 26

IAF launches air strikes against infiltrators. May 27

Two IAF aircraft one MIG-21 and on e MIG-27 were shot down by an Anza Mk-11 of Pakistan army air defence corp. May 28

IAF MI-17 shot down by Pakistan , four air crew dead.

June 01

Pakistan steps up attacks , shells NH1 June 05

Indian Army releases documents recovered from three Pakistani soldiers indicating Pakistan’s movement. June 06

Indian Army launches major offensive in Kargil. June 09

Indian Army recaptures two key positions in the Batalik sector. June 11

India releases intercepts of conversation between Pakistan Army Chief Gen. , while on a visit to China and Chief of General Staff Lt. Gen. Aziz Khan in , as proof of Pakistan Army’s involvement.

Pervez Musharraf Muhammad Aziz Khan June 13

Indian Army secures tololing in Dras. June 15

US President , in a telephonic conversation, forced Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sheriff to pull out from Kargil.

Bill Clinton June 29

Pakistani army’s food and weapons supply line was cut by their own Prime Minister so they moved back and Indian Army forwarded towards Tiger Hill. July 02

Indian Army launches three-pronged attack in Kargil. July 04

Indian Army recaptures Tiger Hill after an 11-hour battle. July 05

Indian Army takes control of Dras. Pakistani PM announces Pakistan Army’s withdrawal from Kargil following his meeting with Clinton. July 07

India recaptures Jubar Heights in Batalik. July 11

Pakistan begins pullout. India captures key peaks in Batalik. July 14

Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee declares Operation Vijay a success. Government sets condition for talks with Pakistan. July 26

Kargil conflict officially comes to an end. Indian Army announces complete eviction of Pakistani intruders.

MARTYRS OF KARGIL WAR