BATHINDA: The
Chetak Corps
celebrated the 73rd
Army Day with a solemn ceremony at
Bathinda Military Station on Friday.
Army Day is celebrated every year on January 15 in recognition of lieutenant general (later field marshal) KM Cariappa’s taking over as the first commander-in-chief of the
Indian Army of Independent India, on January 15, 1949.
The Indian Army marks this day to pay homage and salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect our country.
As a mark of respect to the martyrs, a wreath laying ceremony with appropriate military decorum was held at the Chetak War Memorial Yodha Yaadgar. The wreath was laid by general officer commanding, Chetak Corps, followed by officers and Subedar majors of the units, keeping in mind the Covid-19 protocol. The ceremony revived proud memories of the supreme sacrifice of gallant soldiers and the indomitable spirit of Indian Army.
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