Jul 22, 2024
Tiger Hill Triumph: India's Valor In The 1999 Kargil War
Located in the Drass-Kargil area of Jammu and Kashmir, Tiger Hill stands as one of the highest peaks in the region
Its high elevation provides a vital view of the Srinagar-Leh Highway (NH1-D), a supply route linking Srinagar to Leh in Ladakh
In May 1999, Pakistani forces infiltrated and occupied Tiger Hill and other key Indian positions under the guise of insurgents
To reclaim the occupied region, the Indian Army initiated Operation Vijay, which involved airstrikes and artillery fire
At over 16,700 feet, harsh weather and rugged terrain posed extreme challenges for Indian troops
A multi-directional assault on Tiger Hill was launched on July 3, 1999, by units including 2 Naga Regiment, 8 Sikh, and 18 Grenadiers
In order to surprise Pakistani troops, valiant Indian soldiers climbed steep, vertical slopes at night
Tiger Hill was captured by the Indian Army on July 8, 1999, following a fierce battle with heavy casualties
The victory of Tiger Hill played a significant role in the Kargil War, which ended on July 26, 1999
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