CHANDIGARH, July 27 -- On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Sundaypaid tributes to the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice while defending the nation's sovereignty, stating that their unmatched valour, courage and selfless service will inspire generations. After laying a wreath at the War Memorial in Sector 3 here to pay tributes to the Kargil War heroes, Mann interacted with the families of soldiers, who made the supreme sacrifice in the 1999 conflict, and ex-servicemen. Mann said, "During the Kargil War, 527 soldiers laid down their lives in the service of the nation, including more than 65 brave sons of Punjab. Their courage and sacrifice will always remain a source of pride and inspiration for every Indian." The chief minister said, "Kargil Vijay Diwas symbolises the extraordinary courage, heroism and sacrifice displayed by India's armed forces under the most challenging circumstances." Prominent among those present on the occasion were Punjab defence services welfare minister Mohinder Bhagat and senior officers of the armed forces.HTC...