JAMMU: To mark Infantry Day celebrations, Northern Command Army Commander Lt Gen D Anbu on Friday lauded jawans for fighting terrorism in the state of Jammu and Kashmir 70th Infantry day was celebrated with traditional solemnity and gaiety all across the Northern Command.
Gen Anbu, GOC-IN-C Northern Command, complimented all ranks of Infantry for their devotion to duty and indomitable spirit while working under trying and difficult conditions.
He commended their tremendous contribution in maintaining the sanctity of the nation’s borders and fighting terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Infantry day is celebrated to commemorate the operations launched by the Indian Army on 27 October 1947 to thwart the Pakistani aggression on the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
The celebrations at the Northern Command, Udhampur were marked by a wreath laying ceremony at the ‘Dhurva Shahid Smarak’.
On this solemn day, the supreme sacrifices made by the Infantry fraternity in defending the honour and integrity of the nation were remembered by all. (AGENCIES)
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