Vijay Diwas Shastra Pradarshan Programme was organised in Kargil on July 15. Indian Army displayed the Bofors Howitzer along with the Made in India Dhanush Howitzer in Kargil, ahead of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Many other weapons like weapon locating radar “Swathi”, rocket launchers, light field guns and other infantry weapons were displayed at the event. The display is taking place around the 24th anniversary of the Kargil War where the Bofors played a big role in defeating the Pakistan Army. Kargil Vijay Diwas is marked every year on July 26 and on this remarkable day, everyone pays tribute to Indian Army martyrs as it marks the victory of the Indian Army in recapturing the mountain heights that were occupied by Pakistani intruders on July 26, 1999, during the Kargil War.