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Jalandhar, Jan 15 (Punjab Post Bureau) – Army Day is celebrated on January 15th every year, in recognition of Lieutenant General (later Field Marshal) K M Cariappa’s taking over as the first Commander- in-Chief of the Indian Army of Independent India, on 15 Jan 1949. 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 solemn Wreath Laying Ceremony with appropriate military decorum was held at “Vajra Shaurya Sthal”. The Wreath was laid by Lieutenant General J.S Cheema, General Officer Commanding, Vajra Corps, followed by large number of senior officers and Subedar Majors of the units. The event was attended by a large number of servicemen. 250 NCC cadets and 20 students of Sainik School, Kapurthala were special invitees to the event.
The Wreath Laying Ceremony was followed by display of weapons and equipment of Infantry, Artillery, Army Air Defence and Engineers for the children of various schools and colleges, NCC cadets and students of Sainik School, Kapurthala. A battle field scenario was also depicted to give a feel of the same to the audience.
