India marks Kargil Vijay Diwas, honours 1999 war heroes

India commemorates the 27th anniversary of the 1999 Kargil War on July 26, honoring 527 soldiers who died in Operation Vijay. The conflict, fought at extreme altitudes, saw Indian forces recapture strategic peaks like Tololing and Tiger Hill without crossing the Line of Control. The war reshaped India's defence modernisation, military doctrine, and national security strategy, marking a turning point in the country's strategic outlook.