Drass prepares for Kargil Vijay Diwas as people arrive to honour heroes

Preparations are underway at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass, Ladakh, ahead of the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas to be observed on July 26. Pavilions are being set up, security arrangements are being strengthened, and teams are putting the final touches in place as the nation prepares to commemorate the Kargil War and honour the sacrifices of Indian Army soldiers. The memorial walls, etched with the names of the fallen, stand as powerful reminders of one of the defining chapters in India's military history. Even before the official commemorations begin, people have started arriving to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the soldiers who laid down their lives in the line of duty. Visitors say the commemoration keeps alive the memory of the fallen and reminds the nation that the peace and security enjoyed today are built on the courage and sacrifice of its armed forces. Twenty-seven years later, people continue to gather to honour the heroes of the Kargil War.