The Lion of Ladakh, Mahavir Chakra Awardee, Colonel Sonam Wangchuk (Retd), shares gripping insights on the Indian Army's Ladakh Scouts' pivotal role in capturing Batalik and turning the tide of the Kargil War.
Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed annually on July 26, commemorates the success of Operation Vijay in 1999. During this operation, Indian forces successfully reclaimed strategic positions in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir that had been infiltrated by Pakistani soldiers and terrorists.
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Published: 26 Jul 2024, 09:22 am IST
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