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Remembering the bravehearts on 19th Kargil Vijay Diwas

As India commemorates the 19th year of the Kargil war fought against Pakistan for invading into India's territory in 1999, we take you back in pictures on the nation's remembrance of the many who were slain for her.
In 1999, the infiltration of Pakistani soldiers and militants into the Indian posts of the LoC led to a heavily-armed conflict that lasted for over 60 days, with India finally reclaiming control over them on July 26. Indian soldiers fire 155mm Bofors guns
In 1999, the infiltration of Pakistani soldiers and militants into the Indian posts of the LoC led to a heavily-armed conflict that lasted for over 60 days, with India finally reclaiming control over them on July 26. Indian soldiers fire 155mm Bofors guns
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The victory however came at a high price. The official death toll on the Indian side was 527, while that on the Pakistani side was over 300. A Pakistani shell explodes on Indian Army barracks on June 4, 1999. (File photo | AFP)
The victory however came at a high price. The official death toll on the Indian side was 527, while that on the Pakistani side was over 300. A Pakistani shell explodes on Indian Army barracks on June 4, 1999. (File photo | AFP)
The Indian Army, based on information from various inputs on the points of incursion, launched 'Operation Vijay' to clear the Kargil sector. Over 30000 soldiers engaged in the war, overcoming limitations of high altitude and weather conditions over the days, until victory was finally declared on July 26, 1999. (File photo | AFP)
The Indian Army, based on information from various inputs on the points of incursion, launched 'Operation Vijay' to clear the Kargil sector. Over 30000 soldiers engaged in the war, overcoming limitations of high altitude and weather conditions over the days, until victory was finally declared on July 26, 1999. (File photo | AFP)
As India commemorates the 18th year of the Kargil war, we take you back in pictures on the nation's remembrance of the many who were slain for her in the years gone by. (File photo | AFP)
As India commemorates the 18th year of the Kargil war, we take you back in pictures on the nation's remembrance of the many who were slain for her in the years gone by. (File photo | AFP)
Former Defence Minister George Fernandes on July 22, 1999 takes aim through a shoulder-held grenade launcher which was confiscated from the posts held by infiltrators as former senior Indian Army officer General H.M. Khannna (2nd R) looks on. (File photo | AFP)
Former Defence Minister George Fernandes on July 22, 1999 takes aim through a shoulder-held grenade launcher which was confiscated from the posts held by infiltrators as former senior Indian Army officer General H.M. Khannna (2nd R) looks on. (File photo | AFP)
Former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee holds a wreath to pay homage to the slain soldiers of Kargil war on July 26, 2001. (File photo | AFP)
Former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee holds a wreath to pay homage to the slain soldiers of Kargil war on July 26, 2001. (File photo | AFP)
Illuminated signs adorn a hillside near the village of Dras, some 180km east of Srinagar late on 26 July 2006, as part of celebrations for the seventh anniversay of the end of the Kargil War.(File photo | AFP)
Illuminated signs adorn a hillside near the village of Dras, some 180km east of Srinagar late on 26 July 2006, as part of celebrations for the seventh anniversay of the end of the Kargil War.(File photo | AFP)
Indian soldiers attend a wreath-laying ceremony at a war memorial during 'Vijay Diwas' celebrations in Drass, about 160 kms east of Srinagar on 26 July 2007.(File photo | AFP)
Indian soldiers attend a wreath-laying ceremony at a war memorial during 'Vijay Diwas' celebrations in Drass, about 160 kms east of Srinagar on 26 July 2007.(File photo | AFP)
Former Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor (L), then Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta and ex-Air Marshal P V Naik (R) pay tributes on Kargil Victory Day, at Amar Jawan Jyoti in New Delhi. (File photo | PTI)
Former Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor (L), then Indian Navy Chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta and ex-Air Marshal P V Naik (R) pay tributes on Kargil Victory Day, at Amar Jawan Jyoti in New Delhi. (File photo | PTI)
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pays homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti on the tenth anniversary of Kargil war victory, at India Gate in New Delhi. (File photo | PTI)
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pays homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti on the tenth anniversary of Kargil war victory, at India Gate in New Delhi. (File photo | PTI)
A K Antony with then Navy Chief Admiral Nirmal Verma, then Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne and former Army Chief General Bikram Singh paying homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti on the occasion of Vijay Diwas in New Delhi. (File photo | PTI)
A K Antony with then Navy Chief Admiral Nirmal Verma, then Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne and former Army Chief General Bikram Singh paying homage at Amar Jawan Jyoti on the occasion of Vijay Diwas in New Delhi. (File photo | PTI)
Army soldiers prepare to celebrate Kargil Vijay Diwas (Victory day) celebrations at the war memorial in Drass. (File photo | PTI)
Army soldiers prepare to celebrate Kargil Vijay Diwas (Victory day) celebrations at the war memorial in Drass. (File photo | PTI)
Former Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag visiting the Kargil war memorial during a function commemorating the 16th anniversary of the Kargil Victory at Drass in Jammu & Kashmir. (File photo | PTI)
Former Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag visiting the Kargil war memorial during a function commemorating the 16th anniversary of the Kargil Victory at Drass in Jammu & Kashmir. (File photo | PTI)
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