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Gun Hill Expedition Honours the Gunners of Operation Vijay at Point 5140INDIA DEFENCE

Gun Hill Expedition Honours the Gunners of Operation Vijay at Point 5140

The Indian Army climbed Point 5140 above Dras on 13 July 2026 in the Gun Hill Expedition, marking the 27th anniversary of Operation Vijay and the Regiment of Artillery's part in taking the Kargil peak in June 1999. Twenty five gunners from the 1999 units and 101 serving soldiers made the ascent together.

13/7/2026 | TAGGED REPORT