The Indian Army, in a tribute ahead of Kargil Vijay Day, the Indian Army, in collaboration with the Flag Foundation of India, hoisted a 72-foot high national flag in one of the highest convenience points in Lamochan, Dras. This initiative respects the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who gave their lives during the Kargil war.
Strategically deployed, the location provides a clear view of the major sites of the Kargil battleground, including the toololing point, Tiger Hill, Point 5140, Point 4875, and Point 5353 (which is still under Pakistani control). In such closeness for these historical battlefields, the vision of Tricoller proudly stands as a symbol of national pride and remembrance.
The flag was hoisted on Friday by Lieutenant General Hitesh Bhalla, General Officer Commanding, 14 Corps, Lieutenant General Hitesh Bhalla along with Major General (Rtired) Asim Kohli, CEO of the Flag Foundation of India.
Speaking on the occasion, Kohli said to Annie, “From this point, we can see Tololing and Tiger Hill; Kargil’s distinguished place in the history of struggle. This tricolor symbolizes the spirit and sacrifice of our martyrs, whose courage has protected the dignity and sovereignty of the country. There is no great respect for the country to give a life for the country.”
Ashim Kohli, an experienced of Kargil War, was posted in the Batalic region during the war. Talking to Annie, he said, “From our battalion, we lost an officer, an JCO, and 26 brave soldiers. This flag is a tribute to their sacrifice. Bindu 5353, point 5353, the point seen from this site, 5353, is under Pakistani control, and when his soldiers are waving this tiranga, it will work as a powerful message.”
Every year on 26 July, India appreciates Kargil Victory Day, which was a day with pride and serious remembrance in the country. It marks the day in 1999 when India successfully concluded Operation Vijay, recovering strategic heights from Pakistani intruders.
The Kargil war is the saga of strong political, military and diplomatic works. This war will always be remembered for its strategic and strategic surprise, as well as until the national strategy of restraint in restraining the war to the Kargil-Pakistan regions and up to the military strategy of the rapidly executed three-servants.
The Kargil war lasted for more than 60 days and concluded on 26 July 1999 with a valor win for India. The Indian armed forces successfully rejuvenated the command of the high post -occupied high outpost by Pakistani soldiers during the winter months.
According to the IAF, the Indian Air Force’s Kodename Operation Sagar for its air operating Indian Air Force during the 1999 Kargil War, was a trailblazer in many ways and proved that air power could decisively change the war syllabus without crossing international borders.
The operation was launched on 26 May 1999, which marks the first massive use of air power in Kashmir since 1971 and demonstrates the effectiveness of the use of limited air property in a local conflict. (AI)
