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Kumbathang, Kargil | CNI:- As the nation prepares to commemorate the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas, a solemn and patriotic tribute was paid to the valiant soldiers of the Kargil War with the inauguration of the Tiger Hill Tribute Point at Kumbathang Military Garrison.

The memorial, located along the scenic Kargil-Zanskar Highway, was unveiled on July 19, 2025, in a moving ceremony attended by soldiers and students from the Army Goodwill School, Farona.

The Tiger Hill Tribute Point stands as a powerful symbol of courage, sacrifice, and national pride. It commemorates the historic capture of Tiger Hill—one of the most strategically important and fiercely defended peaks during the 1999 Kargil War. Standing at 16,600 feet, Tiger Hill had provided the enemy a vantage point over National Highway 1A, posing a direct threat to the crucial Srinagar-Leh route.

Indian soldiers, braving extreme cold, vertical cliffs, and intense enemy fire, undertook one of the most daring operations in modern warfare. After days of grueling combat, Tiger Hill was recaptured, and the Indian Tricolour was triumphantly hoisted atop the peak on the morning of July 8, 1999.

The newly inaugurated Tribute Point not only honours this monumental victory but also serves as a source of inspiration and remembrance for the people of the region and all who travel through Kumbathang. The presence of school children at the event symbolized the continued legacy of patriotism and the nation’s collective respect for the armed forces.

As India marks 26 years since the victory of Operation Vijay, the Tiger Hill Tribute Point reminds the nation of the bravery and unwavering resolve of its soldiers who fought valiantly to protect the motherland. (CNI)