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Detailed explanation-1: -On July 26, 1999, the Indian Army recaptured all the military posts in Kargil that had been occupied by Pakistani troops and militants. In honour of the Army’s successful mission (called Operation Vijay), July 26 is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas every year since then.

Detailed explanation-2: -About Indian Army “Operation Vijay” 26 July Special Day in India is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas every year to mark the successful victory of Operation Vijay which lasted for 3 months along the Line of Control. Nearly, 500 Indian army officials, soldiers & Jawans were martyred during the battle.

Detailed explanation-3: -On July 26, 1999, the Indian Army announced the successful culmination of ‘Operation Vijay’, declaring victory after a nearly three-month-long battle with Pakistani troops on the icy heights of Kargil in Ladakh.

Detailed explanation-4: -On July 26, 1999, the Indian Army had announced the successful culmination of “Operation Vijay", declaring victory after a nearly three-month-long battle on the icy heights of Kargil in Ladakh.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Kargil War was an armed conflict that took place between India and Pakistan from May to July 1999. It is also referred to as “Operation Vijay", which was the name of the Indian operation to clear the Kargil sector.