The snow-capped mountains

Pristine white and serene. 

None expected an attack, 

But fatal it was when it happened. 

Our heroes in white and green, 

Always alert, ready to move, 

Sprang into action immediately, 

Neutralizing the enemy was their only priority. 

Christened Operation Safed Sagar, 

A tribute to the snowy Kargil?

Also named Operation Vijay, 

Did our men smell victory ahead? 

Lives they lost, but with a smile, 

As when it’s for the country, it’s a moment of pride. 

Drass, Tololing and Point 5140 we conquered, 

With the final stop at Tiger Hills. 

Kargil, India’s victory point, 

Kargil, the lap on which our bravehearts rest forever, 

Kargil, a symbol of our nation’s fight back, 

Kargil, epitome of our armed forces’ courage.