Srinagar:Early in the morning of 25 July, a special event narrating the stories of Operation VIJAY was organized by the Army at Lamochen near Dras. Accounts of the epic battles on Tololing, Tiger Hill and Pt 4875 were narrated, with all these very landmarks visible to the audience in front of their eyes.
A number of military personnel including the gallantry award winners and families of Kargil War Heroes attended the event. The narration took everyone down the memory lane, showcasing the daring feat achieved by the valiant soldiers of Indian Army.
Later in the day, the venue of the celebrations shifted to the Kargil War Memorial. A Fusion Military Band put up a display which was followed by a solemn ‘Beating the Retreat’ Ceremony and a Memorial Service, where the attendees paid silent tribute to the fallen Heroes. At the memorial, 559 lamps were also lit, a symbolic reminder of lives sacrificed by 559 bravehearts for the nation.
The last event of the day was, ‘A Twilight with Brave Hearts’, with the soldiers at Polo Ground, Dras. In a special tribute to the heroes of Kargil War, musician Aman Chandra enthralled the audience with his musical performance on the eve.
Later in the evening, a performance by the Fusion Band of Indian Army along with their lighted pipers was planned as a humble tribute to the valour of our brave soldiers. The trailer of Captain Vikram Batra's biopic, ‘Shershah’ by Dharma Productions will be released and 'Maa Teri Kasam', a soulful and emotive song, conceptualized by Northern Command will be screened, a statement issued by the Defence PRO said.
