Kargil 'victory run' flagged off in Delhi
New Delhi, Jul 21 (UNI/IBNS): In commemoration of Kargil War martyrs, a Kargil 'victory run' was flagged off from Vijay Chowk to India Gate here, on Sunday.
Adjutant General of Indian Army Lieutenant-General Ashwini Kumar flagged off the run at 6 am.
"To pay tribute to the courage, valour and sacrifice of the Heroes of Kargil, 'victory run' is being organised in New Delhi at Vijay Chowk 0600 Hours 21 July 2019. Come run with the Army Bravehearts," the Indian Army had tweeted.
'à¤à¤• दौड़ शहीदों के नाम'
— ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) July 19, 2019
To pay tribute to the courage, valour and sacrifice of the Heroes of Kargil, Kargil Victory Run is being organised #NewDelhi at #VijayChowk. Let's all be there at 0600Hrs on 21 July 2019. Come run with the Army Bravehearts.#Sacrifice #Bravehearts pic.twitter.com/259fqtdSad
The tri-service band performance has been postponed to July 22 after the demise of former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dixit. The ADG PI of the Indian Army said that the time and venue would be the same.
Due to sad Demise of @SheilaDikshit, Tri Services Band Performance at India Gate on 21 July is being postponed to 22 July 19 at same time & venue. No change in Kargil Vijay Run on 21 July at 0600h from Vijay Chowk. Event dedicated to Kargil martyrs. https://t.co/Lfx3HYuTEU
— ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) July 20, 2019
The theme of this year's 20th anniversary of Kargil War is 'Remember, Rejoice and Renew'.
"We 'remember' our martyrs, by revisiting the sacrifices and instilling pride and respect among us, we 'rejoice' by celebrating the victory in Kargil and we ‘renew’ our resolve to safeguard the honour of the Tricolour," the defence ministry said.
On 7th Day, Victory Flame symbolising 'Always Victorious Spirit' of #IndianArmy reaches Manali. Received by dignitaries, 'the Flame' was hosted at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering & Allied Sports. Victory Flame enters J&K on 22nd July.#20YearsOfKargilVijay pic.twitter.com/QeNYVw9C3t
— ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) July 20, 2019
In May 1999, India received intelligence reports about infiltrators across the Pakistan border trying to enter into Kargil and occupying it. Soon the Indian Army launched Operation Vijay which marked the beginning of the Kargil War.
Simultaneously, the Indian Air Force also launched Operation Safed Sagar which resulted in India’s victory in the war.
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