Infantry day celebrated by Northern Command
28/10/2016
Udhampur, Oct 27: The 69th Infantry Day was celebrated today with traditional solemnity and gaiety all across the Northern Command. The Infantry Day is celebrated to commemorate the campaign launched by the Indian Army on 27 October 1947 to thwart the Pakistani aggression on the State of Jammu & Kashmir. In his message to the Infantry, Lieutenant General DS Hooda, Army Commander Northern Command complimented all soldiers for their devotion to duty and indomitable spirit while working under trying and difficult conditions. He acknowledged their tremendous contribution in maintaining the sanctity of the nation's borders and fighting terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
The celebrations at the Northern Command, Udhampur were marked by the wreath laying ceremony at the 'Dhruva Shahid Smarak'. On this solemn day, the supreme sacrifices made by the Infantry fraternity in defending the honour and integrity of the country were remembered by all.
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