Kargil Diwas 2024: IAF shows how Tiger hill was won in two-minute video; Watch

On the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas the Indian Air Force showcased the operation that was deployed to win Tiger Hill during the Kargil War It was showcased via a twominute video posted by the IAF on microblogging platform X on Fridaypictwittercomqo1vsMAdnkmdash Indian Air Force IAF_MCC July 26 2024Alka Ahuja wife of Late Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja paid homage to him on the occassion He was the first Air Force officer to be martyred in the war In a post on X she wrote So proud of you dear Ajay Did what you loved the most Stay happy wherever you are Miss your ever smiling face your encouragementSo proud of you dear Ajay Did what you loved the mostStay happy wherever you are Miss your ever smiling face your encouragement httpstcoSkQSemwH8R pictwittercomKgKYAaMHT7mdash ALKA AHUJA ALKAAHUJA12 July 26 2024Meanwhile Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the Kargil war martyrs in Drass to mark the 25th anniversary of Indias victory over Pakistan in the 1999 warThe prime minister laid a floral wreath at the Drass War Memorial to pay homage to officers and soldiers of the armed forces who were martyred in service of the nationKargil Vijay Diwas is an occasion for a grateful nation to pay tribute to the courage and extraordinary valour of our armed forces I pay tribute to each soldier who made the supreme sacrifice while protecting Mother India on the peaks of Kargil in 1999 and bow in reverence to their sacred memory the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a post on XI am sure that all countrymen will draw inspiration from their sacrifice and valour it said quoting MurmuDefence Minister Rajnath Singh too paid rich tributes to the soldiers who made supreme sacrifices in the war In a post on X Singh said Today on 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas we remember the indomitable spirit and courage of the brave soldiers who fought valiantly in 1999 warTheir unwavering commitment valour and patriotism ensured that our country remained safe and secure Their service and sacrifice will continue to inspire every Indian and our coming generations he saidOn July 26 1999 the Indian Army announced the successful culmination of Operation Vijay declaring victory after a nearly threemonthlong battle on the icy heights of Kargil in LadakhThe day is observed as Kargil Vijay Diwas to commemorate Indias victory over Pakistan in the war