How India Won Kargil.

Today's Kargil Vijay Diwas. Let's pause for a few minutes to remember the valiant who went down to the enemy's fire, fighting for his motherland! A chronology of events :-

* 03 May 1999

   Pakistan intrusion reported in Kargil.

* 10 May 

   Infiltrations noticed in Dras, Kaksar and Mushkoh.

* 26 May

   IAF launches air strikes against infiltrators.

* 13 Jun

   Indian Army secures Tololing in Dras.

* 04 Jul

   Tiger Hill recaptured after an 11-hour battle.

* 05 Jul

   Indian Army recaptures Dras.

* 07 Jul

   Indian Army recaptures Batalik.

* 14 Jul

   India declares Operation Vijay a success.

* 26 Jul 1999

   Kargil conflict officially comes to an end.

It was a three-phased war

First

* In the Indian-controlled section of Kashmir, Pakistan captured various strategic high points.

Second

* Indian Army's discovery of infiltration and responding to it.

Third

Major attacks by the Indian Forces to recapture most of the posts and withdrawal of Pakistani troops.

  

Tailpiece.

Got up at a half past 3, thanks to Lekha's cellphone and we were ready by a half past 5. Sajish arrived on the dot and we kicked off without much ado. Had breakfast of idlis and filter coffee by a quarter to 8 at Edappalli.

Reached Mallan's clinic by a quarter past 9. Lekha's dentures' review and corrections took a little over half an hour. We, then, went to Advocate Prabha Ramakrishnan's chambers and spent over half an hour with her.

Lunch at Valappad was nice. Reached The Quarterdeck by a quarter to 4 and we settled down to a quiet evening.