India celebrates Kargil Vijay Divas on 26 July every year, saluting the stories of brave soldiers who laid down their lives for the motherland. While we do that, we are left with a little void in our hearts and a lump in our throats because it reminds us about the brave hearts who took the bullet for us without even thinking. But, at the same time, it reminds us of the extraordinary bravery, which makes us proud about our nation.

We want to remind you again about their inspiring stories that led to India’s win in the Kargil war against Pakistan.

Here are the stories of brave soldiers: