New Delhi, Jul 26 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed the Indian armed forces for their prowess and sacrifices for the country on the occasion of 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'.

New Delhi, Jul 26 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
today hailed the Indian armed forces for their prowess and
sacrifices for the country on the occasion of 'Kargil Vijay
Diwas'.
    July 26 is celebrated as the anniversary of India's
victory in the 1999 Kargil conflict with Pakistan.
    "Remembering our brave soldiers who fought gallantly for
the pride of our nation & the security of our citizens during
the Kargil War," Modi said in a series of tweets.
    "Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds us of India's military
prowess & the great sacrifices our armed forces make while
steadfastly keeping India safe," he added.
    The Kargil conflict in the mountains of Jammu and
Kashmir's Ladakh region took place after Pakistani troops
occupied Indian posts on the heights.
    It took about three months for the the Indian forces to
recapture the posts. PTI