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File photo of Tiger Hill in Drass sector, J&K. The Army today celebrates the 10th anniversary of recapture of Tiger Hill, the scene of one of the most bitter battles of the Kargil war. Photo: Hindu archives
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Army celebrates 10th anniversary of Tiger Hill recapture
Drass (PTI): The recapture of Tiger Hill was a turning point during the Kargil conflict and the Indian Army did not look back after that victory.And the Army is looking back with pride ten years after the military operation and recapture of the ...

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