Remembering the brave martyrs of the 1999 Kargil War on the occasion of the 24th Operation Vijay Diwas 2023.

Leh, July 26
Remembering the brave martyrs of the 1999 Kargil War on the occasion of the 24th Operation Vijay Diwas 2023, Chairman/CEC, Adv Tashi Gyaslon, honoured the fallen soldiers by laying a wreath at the War Memorial Near Singay Namgyal Chowk.
The memorial event organised by the Tourism Department, Leh in association with the Ex-Servicemen League had the presence of Advisor Ladakh, Dr. Pawan Kotwal; Commissioner Secretary, Tourism, Kacho Mehboob Ali Khan; GoC Sub Area, Maj General, SS Bakshi; DIG, Ladakh Police, Sheikh Junaid; DC Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve; Ashok Chakra awardees; Ex-Servicemen League; Veer Naris; other concerned officers/officials and dignitaries.
Apart from observing the Kargil Vijay Diwas as a routine calendar event, CEC Gyalson added that the valour and selfless sacrifices of the brave soldiers of the Kargil war and the contribution and sacrifices of their families should always be recalled and remembered with a sense of pride and honour by all.
He added that the unity and integrity intertwined with strength and patriotism displayed during the war were exemplary and forever etched in our memories. He also recalled the riveting euphoria of patriotism and the contribution of the civilians in defending their motherland.
Our soldiers fought with such valour, that despite the tough geographical terrain, they successfully foiled the infiltrating attempts of the enemies and defeated them in record time, added CEC Gyalson.
Commissioner Secretary, Tourism, Kacho Mebhoob Ali Khan, presented the vote of thanks.
Also, the Veer Naris and brave soldiers of the Kargil War were felicitated, on the occasion.