Maintain Peace

War memorial here to honour the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the country.

Twenty-three foreign service attaches from 19 countries attended the parade, which was also witnessed by veterans, NCC cadets, school children, soldiers and their families.

Around 500 soldiers of the Indian Army were part of the parade.

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the Army personnel on the occasion of Army Day.

“Greetings to the Army personnel, veterans and their families on Army Day! The Indian Army has a long tradition of exemplary bravery, guarding the nation’s borders with utmost dedication. Their patriotism remains a great source of inspiration for all citizens,” Murmu said on X.

“On Army Day, we honour the extraordinary courage, unwavering commitment and sacrifices of our Army personnel. Their relentless dedication in protecting our nation and upholding our sovereignty is a testament to their bravery. They are pillars of strength and resilience,” Modi said on the microblogging platform.

The Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year to commemorate the achievements of the first Indian commander-in-chief of the Army, General (later Field Marshal) K M Cariappa.On this day in 1949, General Cariappa, who led the Indian forces to victory in the 1947 war, took over the command of the Army from General Sir FRR Bucher, the last British commander-in-chief.

ground-zero visit to review the security situation and operational preparedness of troops in the Jammu region.

“Lt Navin Gen Sachdeva GOC, White Knight Corps visited Counter Insurgency Force (Delta) to ascertain operational preparedness in the Doda and Kishtwar region,” the White Knight Corps said on X.

The GoC complimented the force and the units for high standards of operational preparedness. He directed them to remain steadfast towards maintaining peace and tranquillity in the region, it said.

Delta Force is part of the Rashtriya Rifles looking after the operational area of the Kishtwar, Doda and Ramban districts of Jammu region.