Sacrifices of soldiers in Kargil War will not go in vain: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan
"They will continue to inspire and motivate future generations of not only soldiers but also the youth of the nation," he said.
"They will continue to inspire and motivate future generations of not only soldiers but also the youth of the nation," he said.
A heavily armed Pakistani terrorist was also killed in the gunfight.
The NCO was injured during indiscriminate firing at the troops by the hiding terrorists.
“Alert troops foiled an infiltration bid by effectively engaging infiltrating terrorists with effective fire in the Battal sector at 3 am. During the exchange of heavy fire, one braveheart was injured. Operations are continuing,” the White Knight Corps said in a post on X.
Presenting the Kargil Honours to mark 25 years of Kargil Vijay Diwas, he thanked the ''Veterans and Veer Naris'' for their immense contributions and sacrifices during the Kargil War.
Nine Army soldiers including a Captain and a JCO have lost their lives in two gunfights with terrorists since last week in Kathua and Doda districts.
To ensure safety and eliminate the threat to human life from unexploded ordnance (UXOs) in the hinterland as well as in border areas, as many as 103 explosives have been destroyed by the Indian Army in the Kargil district of Ladakh.
The Army has identified the soldiers who laid down their lives as Captain Brijesh Thapa, Naik D Rajesh, and sepoys Bijendra and Ajay.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who apprised him about the ground situation and ongoing operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda on Tuesday.
The competition coincided with the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. During this unique competition, participants were taught the basics of weapon handling and firing techniques, a defence spokesman said.
