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| 19th Kargil Vijay Divas Celebrations, preparations underway | | 
Srinagar, July 19, (Scoop News)- The Army is preparing extensively to honour the martyrs of the Kargil War of 1999 in a series of solemn ceremonies this year. The primary event which shall mark the 19th anniversary of the victory is scheduled to be held at Kargil War Memorial located at Dras from 25th to 26th of this month. It will be attended by a large number of dignitaries of the Army and Civil Administration as well as gallantry award winners of the conflict and families of many martyrs, a Defence spokesperson said..
He said the conflict was fought in the summer of 1999 to evict Pakistani regular forces who had intruded and occupied winter vacated posts on the Indian side of the Line of Control, thereby, violating an unwritten agreement. The operation cost the Indian Army hundreds of young lives, in whose memory the commemorative function is held every year.
Sokesperson further said that senior officers of the Army, martyr’s families, war heroes, representatives of the civil administration shall participate in the commemorative Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Kargil War Memorial located at the base of Tololing feature, scene of one of the fiercest battles of the operation.
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He said that the event is purposeful annual attempt by the Army to remember its martyrs and solemnly honour their memories.
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