Dehradun, July 26 -- Uttarakhand Governor Lieutenant General Gurmeet Singh (Retd) on Saturday paid tribute to the fallen soldiers on the occasion of the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas, and said the day serves as a reminder of the dedication and sacrifice made by the bravehearts of the Indian Army.

"Today is an opportunity to pay tribute to the fallen heroes of the 1999 Kargil War. It is a day to learn from the example they set of dedication. When we see the data, 527 soldiers sacrificed their lives for the country, and 265 received awards. Every award is an example for us. It is our responsibility to take care of the families of the deceased soldiers," Uttarakhand Governor said, while speaking to ANI.

"In spite of all the difficult situations,...