India cricketers salute martyrs on Kargil Vijay Diwas

New Delhi, July 26: Indian cricketers hailed the Indian armed forces for their prowess and sacrifices for the country on the occasion of 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'.

Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed on this day every year, marking successful conclusion of the war with Pakistan in the Kargil-Drass sector of Jammu and Kashmir in 1999.

The Kargil conflict in the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir's Ladakh region took place after Pakistani troops occupied Indian posts on the heights.

The Indian soldiers successfully gained back the high altitude outposts occupied by Pakistani intruders culminating in Operation Vijay on the day. Over 500 Indian armed forces personnel laid down their lives during the 60-day long war.

Here's how they reacted on Twitter:

Virender Sehwag

"18 years since Kargil Vijay Diwas. Tribute to those who lost their lives for the nation. Bow down to you& Salute to our true heroes,our soldiers," wrote former India opener.

Gautam Gambhir

This is how veteran India cricketer Gautam Gambhir paid his tribute to the Indian soldiers on Twitter.

Harbhajan Singh

Veteran India spinner Harbhajan Singh saluted the martyrs.

Anil Kumble

This is how legendary India spinner Anil Kumble paid his tribute to the martyrs.

Mohammad Kaif

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif saluted the soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas.

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley and the three Service chiefs today paid glowing tributes to armed forces personnel who laid down their lives in the Kargil war.

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba, and Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa paid homage to Kargil war heroes at the Amar Jawan Jyoti in New Delhi.

Several Indian cricketers took to Twitter to pay their tributes to the ultimate sacrifices made by our soldiers while defending the Indian territory.

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