Display of Military Equipment at Jalandhar Cantt as Part Of “Know Our Forces”

Jalandhar, January 24 (Punjab Post Bureau)-  To commemorate the Army Day and Republic Day a Military Equipment Display was organised at Katoch Stadium, Jalandhar Cantt on 23-24 Jan 17 by  of Vajra Corps “The defenders of Punjab”. The ground weapon display was organised as part of the “Know our Forces” initiative with an aim to increase awareness about the Armed Forces, motivating the youth of the country, and deepen the sense of patriotism in the public.

          The might of the Indian Army was showcased in the Equipment Display which include long range Artillery Guns, versatile & lethal Tanks, Heavy Engineering Bridge eqpt, state of the art Infantry weapons, Air Defence missiles, modern Surveillance equipment, Hi Tech Communication equipment and specialist vehicles.

The weapon display was inaugurated by Lieutenant General BS Sahrawat,  Corps Commander Vajra Corps. Addressing the gathering the Corps Commander observed that the Indian Army has made noteworthy contribution in nation building, apart from delivering decisive blows to the enemy wherever required. He emphasised on the professional values of physical fitness & mental robustness, knowing your job well &  self-discipline amongst all troops of the Vajra Corps as inscribed in the Values & Ethos of the Indian Army. The Corps Commander also called upon the youth of the country to join the Indian Army and serve the Nation.