The Army is preparing extensively to honour the martyrs of the Kargil War of 1999 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 Dras from 25th to 26th of this month.” 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”.Army’s Srinagar based defence spokesman in a statement issued to GNS that 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”.
The defence official said this year, on 25 July, the much vaunted Army Bands will present a breathtaking band display, followed by a solemn memorial service. “On 26 July, 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 Tolling feature, the scene of one of the fiercest battles of the operation”.The defence official further added the Event is a purposeful attempt by the Army every year to remember its martyrs and solemnly honour their memories and to remind the Nation of the constant sacrifices the men and women in uniform make for the citizens of India. (GNS)