Army Day celebrated by Vajra Corps

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, January 15

The Vajra Corps headquarters, Jalandhar, today celebrated the Army Day with a wreath-laying ceremony.

The 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 January 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 solemn wreath laying ceremony with appropriate military decorum was held at “Vajra Shaurya Sthal”. The Wreath was laid by Lieutenant General JS Cheema, General Officer Commanding, Vajra Corps, followed by a large number of senior officers and Subedar Majors of the units. The event was attended by a large number of servicemen.

As many as 250 NCC cadets and 20 students of Sainik School, Kapurthala were special invitees to the event.