Excelsior Correspondent
Udhampur, June 17: The Northern Command of the Indian Army, popularly known as ‘Dhruva Command, celebrated its 43rd Raising Day today.
At a solemn ceremony at the Dhruva War Memorial, Lt Gen DS Hooda, Army Commander Northern Command, paid homage by laying a wreath on behalf of all ranks, as mark of respect to the martyrs who have fallen on the battlefield in the service of the nation.
Northern Command was raised on June 17, 1972 after the 1971 Indo-Pak war and has the unique responsibility of guarding the nations borders with both Pakistan and China. The ‘Dhruva’ Command has lived up to the faith reposed in it by the nation, be it combating Pakistan sponsored terrorism or the Kargil intrusion in 1999. Deployed in extremely inhospitable and hazardous environs which includes Siachen, troops of the ‘Dhruva’ Command continue to serve with utmost zeal and enthusiasm, drawing inspiration from the saga of bravery and sacrifice of their predecessors. On this occasion, the troops of ‘Dhruva’ Command rededicate themselves in the service of the nation and re-affirm their resolve to work for peace, prosperity and development in the State.
On this occasion Lt Gen DS Hooda, extended his good wishes to all ranks and their families. He complimented the rank and file of the command for demonstrating extraordinary endurance, steadfastness and exemplary sense of duty during counter terrorist operations with a people friendly approach as also in guarding the frontiers of the nation. He exhorted them to continue maintaining the exalted standards through professionalism, dedication and devotion to duty.
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