May 3, 1999:
Local shepherds in Kargil alerted the Indian Army about Pakistani troopers and militants in the region.
May 5, 1999:
At least five Indian Army jawans were killed by the Pakistani troops.
May 9, 1999:
Heavy shelling by Pakistan Army targeted the Indian Army’s ammunition depots in Kargil.
May 10, 1999:
Pakistan Army personnel and militants penetrated into Dras and Kaksar Sectors across the LoC. On the same day, the Indian Army launched ‘Operation Vijay’.
May 26, 1999:
Indian Air Force is called to conduct air strikes. Several infiltrators were eliminated.
June 1, 1999:
France and the USA hold Pakistan responsible for the military operation against India.
June 5, 1999:
India released a dossier revealing Pakistan Army’s involvement.
June 9, 1999:
Indian Army jawans recaptured two key positions in the Batalik Sector.
June 13, 1999:
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the then Prime Minister of India, visited Kargil. On the same day, the Indian Army regained control of Tololing peak.
July 4, 1999:
Indian Army recaptured Tiger Hill.
July 5 1999:
Nawaz Sharif announced the Pakistani Army’s withdrawal from Kargil.
July 12, 1999:
Pakistan troopers were forced to retreat.
July 26, 1999:
Indian Army recaptured all the positions occupied by Pakistan. ‘Operation Vijay’ was declared a success.
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