Indian Army to honour Kargil martyrs on July 25-26

July 19, 2014 18:29

The Indian Army is preparing to honour the martyrs of the 1999 Kargil War in a series of solemn ceremonies this year.

The primary event, which shall mark the 15th anniversary of the victory, is scheduled to be held at War Memorial Drass on July 25-26.

It will be attended by a large number of dignitaries of the Army and civil administration as well as gallantry award winners of the conflict and families of many martyrs.

The Conflict was fought in the summer of 1999 to evict Pakistani regular forces who had intruded and occupied winter vacated posts on the Indian side of the Line of Control, violating an unwritten agreement.

The operation cost the Indian Army hundreds of young lives, in whose memory the commemorative function is held every year.

On July 25, the much-vaunted Army Bands will present a breathtaking band display, followed by a solemn memorial service.

On July 26, top officers of the Army, martyrs' families, war heroes, political representatives and the civil administration shall participate in the commemorative wreath laying ceremony at the Kargil War Memorial located at the base of the Tololing feature, the scene of one of the fiercest battles of the operation.

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