Kargil: On the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Indian Army showcased two significant wartime captures a Pakistani Army igloo shelter from Tiger Hill and a sentry post from Batra Top, both seized during intense battles in July 1999.
These structures, built to withstand extreme high-altitude conditions, were designed to be portable carried in parts across treacherous terrain, and quickly assembled at remote military posts. The igloo shelter was captured on 8 July 1999 atop Tiger Hill, a strategic position that played a pivotal role in India’s victory. Similarly, the sentry post was recovered from Batra Top on 7 July 1999, where some of the fiercest fighting took place.
Both shelters, now preserved by the Indian Army, serve as tangible evidence of Pakistan’s deep involvement in the Kargil War, contradicting initial denials of military participation.
These captured structures not only highlight the tactical preparedness of the intruders but also underscore the bravery and resolve of Indian soldiers who reclaimed every inch of the nation’s territory under extreme conditions.
