Drass: Elaborate celebrations to mark the 16th anniversary of India’s victory in Kargil War, also called Vijay Diwas, Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag on Saturday said the armed forces will not let another Kargil-like conflict to take place. After paying tributes to the Kargil war martyrs at a memorial here, he said the “Army won’t allow another Kargil”.
He said while paying respects to martyrs on the eve of 16th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas that the armed forces “won’t allow another Kargil”. Though the celebrations began on July 20, the main functions will be held over the next two days beginning today.
Then the Army will hold a memorial service at the Kargil War Memorial where prayers by religious leaders will also be held. They will be followed by lighting of lamps. The wreath laying ceremony for the martyred will be held on Sunday which will be followed by an interaction with Veer Naris.
Last evening, the Army organised a dare devil show which enthralled the audience who had turned up in hundreds to witness the event. Braving the rains, a team of Corps of Signals called as Daredevils, who hold 17 world records, showcased different rides. The audiences were enthralled by the precision and balance of the team as the Daredevils went on with their death-defying acts.
Bureau Report
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