Uttara Karnataka Sainik Kalyana Samiti and patriotic citizens of Dharwad have erected a monument in Dharwad in the memory of martyrs of Kargil war.<br />''<br />''Every year on July 26th ex-servicemen, NCC, Scouts and Guides gather here to pay respects to the martyrs of Kargil war. The pride in the Indian army and their brave actions are narrated for the younger generation on this occasion.<br />''<br />''Brigadier Bhagawat in Dharwad shares information on the memorial named as Kargil Stupa that carries the names of 13 martyrs of the war from Karnataka.<br />''<br />''He said that 26th July is a memorable day not only for Indian soldiers but for the entire population. Because on this day the proud Indian army dislodged Pakistani troops from the heights of Tiger hills located in Kargil in J&K state.<br />