Soldiers pay their tribute to deceased soldiers on occasion of 50th anniversary of India's win over Pakistan in the war of 1965, at the India Gate war memorial in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)
The Indian army suffered 3,000 battlefield deaths, while Pakistan suffered 3,800 casualties. (Photo: PTI)
The hostilities between the two countries ended after a ceasefire was declared following diplomatic intervention by the Soviet Union and USA and the subsequent issuance of the Tashkent Declaration. (Photo: PTI)
The seventeen-day war caused thousands of casualties on both sides and also witnessed the largest tank battle since World War II. (Photo: PTI)
India crossed the International Border on the Western front on 6 September, marking an official beginning of the war. (Photo: PTI)
The war started following Pakistan's Operation Gibraltar, which was designed to infiltrate forces into Jammu and Kashmir to precipitate an insurgency against rule by India. (Photo: PTI)
Paying rich tributes to brave soldiers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that they had triumphed over every obstacle to protect India's unity and integrity. (Photo: PTI)
President Pranab Mukherjee offers his tribute to deceased soldiers at India Gate. (Photo: PTI)
This day marks the victory of the Indian forces in the battle in the strategic Haji Pir Pass in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)