Updated On: 26 July, 2025 05:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The day stands as a symbol of the unmatched courage displayed by Indian soldiers who braved extreme conditions to reclaim Indian territory from infiltrators in the Kargil-Drass sector of Ladakh

To commemorate the 26th anniversary of Kargil Diwas in Mumbai, a wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Tri-Services War Memorial in Colaba on Saturday. Pic/Defence PRO
Mumbaikars paid tribute to the valour and sacrifice of the armed forces on Kargil Vijay Diwas 2025. The day is observed annually on July 26 to mark India’s victory in the 1999 war against Pakistan in ‘Operation Vijay’.
It stands as a symbol of the unmatched courage displayed by Indian soldiers who braved extreme conditions to reclaim Indian territory from infiltrators in the Kargil-Drass sector of Ladakh.
Operation Vijay remains a shining chapter in India’s military history, showcasing the indomitable spirit of the forces who operated at altitudes of 16,000 feet under harsh weather conditions to secure the nation’s borders.