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New Delhi, October 27 (IANS) Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday paid floral tributes at the Amar Chakra of the National War Memorial to commemorate Infantry Day, also known as Bravery Day. An officer gave this information.
The objective of the ceremony was to pay tribute to the bravery, sacrifice and indomitable spirit of the Infantry.
Senior Army officers, serving personnel, veterans and families of the bravehearts participated in the event organized to honor the courage and supreme sacrifice of the infantry soldiers who laid down their lives in the service of the country.
Three decorated war veterans, Major Ashish Sonal, Vir Chakra (retd), veteran of Operation Pawan (1990); Subedar Major and Honorary Captain Kunwar Singh, Vir Chakra (Retd), who participated in Operation Meghdoot (1989); and Lance Naik Amrit, Vir Chakra (Retd), participant of Operation Cactus Lily (1971) also paid floral tributes on behalf of the Infantry veterans.
As part of the nationwide celebrations, several events were held to mark the occasion. These included Field Marshal KM Cariappa Memorial Seminar in Lucknow and Shauryaveer Run and honoring of brave women in Delhi Cantonment.
On the occasion of the programme, an ‘Infantry Magazine’ describing the multidimensional capability development and heroic stories of the Infantry was also released.
Infantry Day, celebrated every year on 27 October, holds a special place in the history of the country. On this day in 1947, infantrymen of the Indian Army were the first troops to land at Srinagar airport.
The subsequent action by these troops was an act of extraordinary courage which thwarted the Pakistan-backed tribal invasion and protected the territorial integrity of India. The occasion serves as a permanent reminder of the steadfast dedication and unmatched valor of the Infantry in safeguarding the sovereignty of the country, an official statement said.
Infantry Day Run, a symbol of fitness, teamwork and unity, was also organized in Mechuka, Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday.
The event comprised of two categories – 2.4 km and 4 km races – which saw enthusiastic participation from both serving army personnel and local residents of the picturesque Mechuka Valley.
The initiative not only celebrated physical endurance but also strengthened the bond between the armed forces and the local community.
The Mechuka festival reiterates this glorious legacy by bringing together soldiers and civilians in shared tribute to courage, discipline and national pride.
–IANS
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