Army celebrate 68th Kargil Yom-e-Fateh

Kargil,: The 68th “Kargil Yom-e-Fateh” was celebrated with grandeur and patriotic fervor at Biamathang ground in this border district on Wednesday.

The day mark the liberation of Kargil from the Pakistani Raiders in 1947, a defence spokesman said here this evening.
The event organised by the Army was attended by senior civil, military and police officers besides large number of locals.
There were several cultural programmes presented by the locals and children of Army Goodwill Schools which show cased the rich and vibrant cultural heritage of the Kargil.
The Army displayed various weapon systems and equipment, which was thronged by large number of inquisitive locals especially the youth. The Army organized Medical Camps and various stalls to provide assistance to the locals gathered to celebrate the event.
The event displayed the great and long-standing bonhomie between the Army and the local population who have stood together in all battles fought since 1947 to face the enemy, giving a befitting reply each time.