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The war was triggered after Pakistani forces and infiltrators occupied mountain areas on the Indian side of the LoC. Pervez Musharraf was a key figure in ordering the forces.
Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed on July 26 to commemorate India's victory in the 1999 conflict with Pakistan. It honors the bravery of Indian soldiers in the war.
Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed on 26 July to commemorate the victory of the Indian soldiers over the infiltrating Pakistani troops. This year is the 24th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Let us have a look at 7 facts about the Kargil War.
For Gen Malik, it was a case of once bitten twice shy, as he recalled the Lahore Declaration that was signed between India and Pakistan in February 1999 and ratified by the parliaments of both countries under which they had an added responsibility towards avoiding nuclear race, as well as both non-conventional and conventional conflicts.
He said his biggest takeaway from the Kargil war is that the enemy cannot be trusted even if there is 'political show' of friendship.