Delhi: 17th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas was celebrated on Tuesday with wreath laying ceremony conducted at various War Memorials in the country.
The solemn ceremony is held every year on this day to pay homage to Indian soldiers of all three Services who made supreme sacrifice for the nation.
The week long celebrations ended today.
The battle took place between India and Pakistan during May-July, 1999.
The conflict was triggered after Pakistani soldiers managed to occupy key positions on the Indian side of the Line of Control in Kargil sector.
It had officially come to an end on July 26, 1999.
Watch the video below to relive the heroics of India's brave soldiers -
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