Former India cricketers Virender Sehwag and Kedar Jadhav paid tribute to Indian soldiers on the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas, remembering their courage and sacrifice during Operation Vijay. Sehwag highlighted the harsh battlefield conditions and loss of 527 soldiers, while Jadhav saluted the valour and patriotism of the armed forces.

New Delhi, July 26: Former Indian cricketers Virender Sehwag and Kedar Jadhav paid tribute to the brave soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces on Kargil Vijay Diwas, honouring their courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to protecting the nation's sovereignty.

India is observing the 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, commemorating the victory in the 1999 Kargil War and remembering the 527 soldiers who laid down their lives during Operation Vijay.

Sharing an emotional tribute on X, Sehwag highlighted the extreme conditions faced by Indian soldiers during the war.

"16,000 feet in height. Snow-covered peaks. The enemy was perched above, our brave soldiers were climbing up from below. Every step for the nation," Sehwag wrote.