Recently, Indian Army commenced a Pan-India Motorcycle Expedition to pay tribute to the heroes of the Kargil War.

About Kargil War (1999)

• It was fought between India and Pakistan in Kargil district of Kashmir and along the Line of Control (LOC).
• Pakistan’s motive was to cut link between Kashmir and Ladakh 
• It commenced shortly after the signing of the Lahore declaration in 1999.
  • It provided the framework for peaceful relations whereby all issues including the issue of Jammu and Kashmir would be resolved by peaceful means.
• During the war, Indian Army evicted Pakistani intruders and succeeded in recapturing Tiger Hill and other posts as part of Operation Vijay.

Aftermath of the war

• After the war, several military and intelligence reforms were carried out based on the Kargil Review Committee. It recommended
  • To reorganize the mechanisms between the Defence Ministry and the Service Headquarters and the interface between them.
    • Later post of the Chief of Defence Staff was created
  • Strengthen surveillance capability and develop required technology indigenously.
  • Full-time National Security Adviser to advise the Prime Minister about threats to security.