India is celebrating the 21st anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas today.
The Indian armed forces had defeated Pakistan on July26, 1999, since then, the day is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas to rekindle the pride and valour of the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay. The day marks the victory of Indian soldiers in recapturing the mountain heights that were occupied by the Pakistani Army on July 26, 1999, known as the Kargil War.