Let Our Future Know: The Kargil War

The youth of India know very little about the Kargil War. The reminiscence of the Kargil War should be etched forever in the memory of our younger generation. Let our future generation know about the sacrifice, valour, and strength of people from the Forces and Indian Armed Forces. On Kargil Vijay Diwas let us pledge to keep the fire alive by learning, sharing, and knowing more about our history.

Kargil War

The war of Kargil was fought between India and Pakistan from May to July 1999 in the Kargil district of the Union Territory of Ladakh. After the initiation of War by Pakistan by infiltrating the Indian territories and LOC, the Indian Army initiated operation Vijay to irradicate the infiltration. Indian Air Force carried out Operation Safed Sagar whereas the Indian Navy revolted back with Operation Talvar.

Kargil Timeline

3 May 1999

Pakistani intrusion in Kargil reported by local shepherds.

5 May 1999

Indian Army patrol sent up; 5 Indian soldiers captured and tortured to death.

9 May 1999

Heavy shelling by Pakistan Army damages ammunition dump in Kargil.

10 May 1999

Infiltration first noticed in Dras, Kaksar, and Mushkoh sectors.

Mid-May 1999

Indian Army moves in more troops from Kashmir Valley to Kargil Sector.

26 May 1999

IAF launches air strikes against infiltrators.

27 May 1999

Two IAF aircraft one MiG-21 and one MiG-27 were shot down by an Anza Mk-II of Pakistan army air defence corp; Flt.Lt Kambampati Nachiketa taken POW.

28 May 1999

IAF MI-17 shot down by Pakistan; four air crew dead.

1 June 1999

Pakistan steps up attacks; shells NH 1.

5 June 1999

Indian Army releases documents recovered from three Pakistani soldiers indicating Pakistan’s involvement.

6 June 1999

Indian Army launches major offensive in Kargil.

9 June 1999

Indian Army re-captures two key positions in the Batalik sector.

11 June 1999

India releases intercepts of conversation between Pakistan Army Chief Gen. Pervez Musharraf, while on a visit to China and Chief of General Staff Lt. Gen Aziz Khan in Rawalpindi, as proof of Pakistan Army’s involvement.

13 June 1999

Indian Army secures Tololing in Dras.

15 June 1999

U.S. President Bill Clinton, in a telephonic conversation, forced Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Shariff to pull out from Kargil.

29 June 1999

Pakistani army’s food and weapons supply line was cut by their own Prime Minister, so they moved back and Indian Army forwarded towards Tiger Hill.

2 July 1999

Indian Army launches three-pronged attack in Kargil.

4 July 1999

Indian Army recaptures Tiger Hill after an 11-hour battle.

5 July 1999

Indian Army takes control of Dras. Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif announces Pakistan Army’s withdrawal from Kargil following his meeting with Clinton.

7 July 1999

India recaptures Jubar Heights in Batalik.

11 July 1999

Pakistan begins pull out; India captures key peaks in Batalik.

14 July 1999

Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee declares Operation Vijay a success. Government sets condition for talks with Pakistan.

26 July 1999

Kargil conflict officially comes to an end. Indian Army announces complete eviction of Pakistani intruders.

Kargil Stories

Kargil War is a turning point in the modern history of India which will always inspire the youth and coming generations. 26^thJuly marks “Kargil Vijay Diwas”, celebrating victory and valour of our real-life heroes. Over 2 lakh soldiers participated in the Kargil War to preserve and protect the integrity of our beloved nation. The following series of podcast depicts the real-life experiences and interviews of our soldiers and their family members that won us the war.

Kargil Heroes

Kargil War changed the perspective of the entire world towards India, from a very passive and weak nation to a strong and brave nation. It was only possible because of our real-life heroes, the soldiers of the Indian Army. The Indian government presented Gallantry Awards to the Heroes of the Nation for their extra ordinary strength, valor and keeping the integrity of the nation intact.

8th Sikh

Sep Satpal Singh 8 Sikh VrC

Regiment of Artillery

Capt Jerry Prem Raj* 158 Med Arty VrC
Gnr S Gopala Pillai* 4 Fd Arty VrC
Maj A S Kasana 41 Fd Arty VrC

Indian Air Force

Wg Cdr Anil Kumar Sinha IAF VrC
Sqn Ldr Ajay Ahuja IAF VrC

13th JAK Rifles

Capt Vikram Batra PVC
Rfn Sanjay Kumar PVC
Lt Col Yogesh Kumar Joshi VrC
Maj S Vijay Bhaskar VrC
Maj Vikas Vohra VrC
Capt Sanjeev Singh VrC
Sub Raghunath Singh VrC
Nk Dev Prasad VrC
Rfn Shyam Singh* VrC
Rfn Mehar Singh VrC

18th Grenediers

Gdr Y S Yadav* PVC
Major Rajesh Singh Adhikari* MVC
Lieut Balwan Singh MVC
Capt Sachin Annarao Nimbalkar VrC
Sub Randhir singh* VrC
Nb Sub Dan Lal* VrC
L/Hav Ram Kumar* VrC

1/11 Gorkha Rifles

Lt Manoj Kumar Pandey PVC
Col Lalit Rai VrC

2nd Rajputana Rifles

Major Vivek Gupta* MVC
Major Padmapani Acharya* MVC
Capt Neikezhakuo Kenguruse* MVC
Nk Digendra Kumar MVC
Col M B Ravindra Nath VrC
Maj Mohit Saxena VrC
Capt Vijayant Thapar* VrC
Sub Bhawar Lal* VrC
Hav Sultan Singh Narwaria* VrC
Rfn Jai Ram Singh VrC

Ladakh Scouts

Major Sonan Wangchuk MVC
Sub Cherring Stobdan VrC
Sub Lobzang Chhotak* VrC
Hav Tsewang Rigzin* VrC
Sep Tsering Dorjay VrC

12th J&K Light Infantry

Lieut K Clifford Nongrum* MVC
Capt Amol Kalia* VrC
Sub Bahadur Singh* VrC
L/Nk Ghose Mohd. Khan* VrC