Srinagar: Srinagar based Chinar Cops on Tuesday observed Kargil Vijay Diwas on 23rd anniversary of Kargil war victory.
According to Statement issued by Srinagar base PRO Defence the Chinar Corps said Indian army remembers the 527 soldiers who laid down their lives during Kargil war, stating therein further it also salutes the serving soldiers and veterans who took part in the tough battle at treacherous heights along the Line of Control.
The statement further said that Lt Gen ADS Aujla, GOC Chinar Corps on behalf of all ranks of the Corps paid homage to the Kargil War heroes in a solemn ceremony held at the War Memorial in Badami Bagh Cantonment, Srinagar, stating therein further that the proceedings included brief narration of the Kargil War highlighting the saga of courage and valour of the said soldiers , prayers by religious teachers and laying of wreath in remembrance of the valiant heroes who participated in the operations.
