Kargil Vijay Diwas 2024: 7 interesting facts about 1999 Indo-Pak war
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1. Considered as one of challenging wars
The Kargil War was considered one of the most challenging wars as it was fought at high altitudes, with some posts situated at over 18,000 feet.
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2. Indian Air Force's role
During the war, the Indian Air Force played an instrumental role in providing aerial support, carrying out vital airstrikes to drive the enemy out of key locations.
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3. Telecasted live
It was the first ever war to be shot live and telecast on Indian TV. People in the country were able to see exactly what was happening on the front line.
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4. Indian Army captured major areas
The Indian Army recaptured strategic areas including Tiger Hill, Point 4875 and Tololing, among others during its successful military campaign.
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5. Code name for the war
Operation Vijay: This was the code name for India’s military action to recapture the occupied posts and rid the region of infiltrators.
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6. Death toll
The official death toll on the Indian side was 527 and that on the Pakistani side was between 357 and 453.
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7. 'Yeh dil maange more'
Captain Vikram Batra, an Indian Army officer, became a national hero for his bravery and daring acts during the war. His famous words, "Yeh dil maange more," have become iconic.