The Indian Army's Artillery Regiment had played a key role in the 1999 Kargil War

Point 5140 at Dras, in the Kargil sector, has been christened as “Gun Hill” to commemorate the victory of Indian Armed Forces and pay tribute to the supreme sacrifice of the Gunners in “Operation Vijay”.

The Indian Army's Artillery Regiment had played a key role in clearing several commanding heights overlooking the Srinagar-Leh Highway, including Point 5240, of Pakistani intruders in the 1999 Kargil War.

"Regiment of Artillery of Indian Army, with lethal and accurate firepower, was able to have a telling effect on the enemy troops and their defences including Point 5140, which was the key factor in early completion of operations," the Ministry of Defence said on Saturday.

On behalf of the Regiment of Artillery, a wreath was laid by Lieutenant General TK Chawla, Director General of Artillery at Kargil War Memorial, Dras, alongwith veteran gunners who had participated in the operation. Lieutenant General Anindya Sengupta, General Officer Commanding, Fire & Fury Corps also laid a wreath on the solemn occasion.

The ceremony was conducted in the presence of Veterans from all Artillery Regiments, which got the honour title “KARGIL” in Operation Vijay. Serving Officers of the Gunner fraternity were also present on the occasion.

This came days after the nation observed Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26 to celebrate the 23rd anniversary of India's memorable victory in the 1999 Kargil War.