Lest we forget: The 1999 Kargil War

The iconic moment when the Indian army reclaimed its position on the Tiger Hills in the 1999 Kargil War, after almost two and half months of conflict with Pakistan.
As the country marks the 15th anniversary of its triumph in Kargil War, here's a flashback. (Source: Express archive photo)

Every year July 26 is observed as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'. (Source: Express archive photo)

A scene from the Kargil war on an unknown date. (Source: Express archive photo)

A child takes refuge during the Kargil war. (Source: Express archive photo)

Soldiers carrying weapons during the Kargil war. (Source: Express archive photo)

Soldiers at a camp on an unknown date during the 1999 Kargil war. (Source: Express archive photo)

A scene from the Kargil war on an unknown date. (Source: Express archive photo)