The Kargil war, which began in May 1999, lasted for more than two
months before Pakistan soldiers, withdrew from the mountain tops it had
occupied overlooking the Srinagar-Leh highway.
In the battle with the Pakistani forces, Indian Army lost more than 500 officers and soldiers, many of whom were posthumously given gallantry awards.
In the battle with the Pakistani forces, Indian Army lost more than 500 officers and soldiers, many of whom were posthumously given gallantry awards.
Blessed is the nation which has born such gallants who don't hesitate to lay down their lives |