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IN PHOTOS: Families of Kargil war heroes gather at Lamochen, pay tributes

Updated On: 25 July, 2025 10:38 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Families of Indian Army personnel who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War gathered at the Lamochen Viewpoint in Drass to pay heartfelt tributes to the fallen heroes. Pics/PTI

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Family members of the 1999 Kargil war martyrs during a flag hoisting ceremony at Lamochen viewpoint, ahead of the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas, in Drass area of Kargil. Pics/PTI
Family members of the 1999 Kargil war martyrs during a flag hoisting ceremony at Lamochen viewpoint, ahead of the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas, in Drass area of Kargil. Pics/PTI
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The solemn event, held in the shadow of the very mountains that witnessed the fierce conflict, served as a deeply emotional reminder of the courage and selflessness of the soldiers who defended the nation

The solemn event, held in the shadow of the very mountains that witnessed the fierce conflict, served as a deeply emotional reminder of the courage and selflessness of the soldiers who defended the nation

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The gathering was part of the ongoing Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations, which are held every year on July 26 to mark India's victory in the 1999 Kargil war

The gathering was part of the ongoing Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations, which are held every year on July 26 to mark India's victory in the 1999 Kargil war

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The day, etched into the nation’s memory, commemorates the success of Operation Vijay, through which Indian forces recaptured key positions along the Line of Control (LoC) that had been stealthily occupied by Pakistani soldiers during winter

The day, etched into the nation’s memory, commemorates the success of Operation Vijay, through which Indian forces recaptured key positions along the Line of Control (LoC) that had been stealthily occupied by Pakistani soldiers during winter

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Northern Army Commander Lt General Pratik Sharma on Friday felicitated mother of martyr Major Anuj Nayyar during the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas Commemoration, at Drass

Northern Army Commander Lt General Pratik Sharma on Friday felicitated mother of martyr Major Anuj Nayyar during the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas Commemoration, at Drass

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The Kargil war is remembered not only for the extraordinary bravery of Indian troops, but also for India’s measured and strategic response

The Kargil war is remembered not only for the extraordinary bravery of Indian troops, but also for India’s measured and strategic response

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Indian troops, fighting in treacherous high-altitude conditions, regained control of all key outposts

Indian troops, fighting in treacherous high-altitude conditions, regained control of all key outposts

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