Kargil war with Pakistan from "summary" of A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir
The Kargil war with Pakistan in 1999 was a significant event in the history of modern India. It was a conflict that took place in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir, where Pakistani soldiers and militants infiltrated into Indian territory and occupied strategic positions in the mountains along the Line of Control. This incursion caught the Indian armed forces by surprise, as it was believed that such a large-scale operation could not be carried out without the knowledge and support of the Pakistani military. The Kargil war was a limited conflict fought primarily in the high-altitude mountainous terrain, which presented unique challenges for both sides. The Indian Army launched Operation Vijay to evict the Pakistani intruders from the region, and a fierce battle ensued between the two forces. The Indian soldiers displayed great courage and determination in reclaiming the occupied territories, d...
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