Ex-servicemen rally held at Leh

Excelsior Correspondent

LEH, Aug 26: An ex-servicemen rally was organised at Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre at Phyang here  under aegis of 14 Corps which was attended by large number of veterans, war heroes and `veer naris’ from across Ladakh region.
During the function, the fond memories and contribution of the brave veterans during their service career as well as those of the martyrs in various operations since 1948 were re-kindled. All veterans, war heroes and `veer naris’ were felicitated on the occasion.
The awareness and information stalls provided an opportunity to veterans & veer naris to get acquainted with various welfare schemes launched by the Indian Army. The rally also provided an opportunity  to the veterans to avail medical facilities and rejuvenate their ties with the serving soldiers.
GOC 14 Corps, Lt Gen SK Patyal  was chief guest of the event. He gave assurance of fullest support to all veterans & `veer naris’ towards their welfare and up-liftment of quality of life through proactive involvement in problem resolution. President, Ex-servicemen League presented vote of thanks at the concluding function.