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Kargil Vijay Diwas July 26 - Function

Kargil Vijay Diwas July 26 - Function


Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, July 25, 2014 : In association with DK district Ex-servicemen’s Association, Mangalore, Shasthavu Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Trust, Badaga Yedapadavu, Mijar will observe Kargil Vijay Diwas at War Memorial, Kadri at 6.40 pm. on July 26.  Brigadier I N Rai (Retd) said that to commemorate the day, a mark of respect to martyrs will be paid  by lighting candles and paying floral tributes.


He explined the day is observed to mark the victory of India over Pakistan in the Kargil war of 1999. During the war of 60 days, 527 soldiers of Indian Armed Forces sacrificed their lives, he said and added that every citizen can participate in the programme and pay homage to the martyrs at Kadri War Memorial on July 26. Bhagvan Shetty and R K Shetty of Indian Air Force (retd) were also present.


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