Why it happened?
The Kargil War between India and Pakistan began on May 8, 1999, in the Kargil district of Ladakh after the Pakistani Army crossed the Line of Control (LoC) into Indian Territory during the winter of 1998.
Operation Vijay
The battle by the Indian military to expel the invaders and retake the occupied Indian Territory in Kargil was named as "Operation Vijay."
War strategy
Recognise the strategic locations Pakistan has taken, then retake them. Additionally, the NH1-A needed to be opened up to allow military traffic to go along the route.
Tough terrain
The difficult terrain of the hilly Ladakh region was the battleground for the 1999 Kargil War. Due to the fact that it was fought in mountainous terrain and at extremely high altitudes, the conflict was arguably the most difficult in recent memory.
Casualities
According to government statistics, at least 1,000 Pakistani soldiers were also killed along with about 500 Indian soldiers.
Armaments used in war
During the Kargil War, the Indian Army made extensive use of heavy artillery, air power, and massive infantry actions. The Army used used the Bofors FH-77B howitzers to destroy enemy positions at top of the mountains.
IAF role
The Indian Air Force (IAF) was crucial to the country's triumph in the conflict. The IAF struck important enemy sites and supported the infantry from the air.