Northern Army commander leads his troops to celebrate 73rd Infantry Day in JK
The 73rd Infantry Day was celebrated on Sunday with the traditional wreath-laying ceremony at the Dhruva Shahid Samarak in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir by GOC-in-C, Northern Command, Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh his first public appearance after miraculously surviving a chopper crash three days ago.
The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief complimented all ranks of infantry for their devotion to duty and indomitable spirit while working under trying and challenging conditions, a defence spokesman said.
He said the commander commended their contribution in maintaining the sanctity of the nation's borders and fighting terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
He also lauded the role of Infantry in ensuring the security of the populace of Jammu and Kashmir, the spokesman said.
The Infantry Day is celebrated to commemorate the operations launched by the Indian Army on October 27, 1947, to thwart the Pakistani aggression on the State.
On this day, the supreme sacrifices made by the ...