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No. 02/2019 www.indianarmy.gov.in | February 2019 Veterans Special
BATTLE OF SENIO RIVER
(World War II)
During World War II, on the evening of 09 Apr 1945, a company of 1st Battalion, 5th MARATHA LIGHT INFANTRY
assaulted the East Bank of the Senio River, Italy. Three minutes later another Company was to pass through and
assault the West Bank. The Senio River was 15 feet wide, 4-5 feet deep with banks 30-35 feet high. Both banks were
honeycombed with an intricate system of German dugouts and defence posts, with a mine belt on the inner face of the
East Bank above the dugout entrances.
Sepoy Namdeo Jadhav was a Company Runner and when his company crossed the river he was with his Company
Commander close behind one of the leading sections. When wading the river and emerging on the West Bank the
party came under heavy fire from three German posts on the inner face of the East Bank. The Company Commander
and two men were wounded and the rest, with the exception of Sepoy Namdeo Jadhav, were killed. This gallant sepoy
immediately carried one of the wounded men through the deep water and up the precipitous slope of the bank through
the mine belt to safety. He then made a second trip to bring back the other wounded man. Both times he was under
heavy mortar and machine gun fire. He then determined to eliminate the machine gun posts, which had pinned down
the companies and to avenge his dead comrades, so crossing the exposed East Bank a third time; he dashed at the
nearest enemy post and silenced it with his Tommy Gun. He was however, wounded in the hand and being unable to
fire his gun any further, threw it away and resorted to grenades. With these he successively charged and wiped out two
more enemy posts, at one time crawling to the top of the bank to replenish this stock of grenades from his comrades
on the reverse slope. Having silenced all machine gun fire from the East Bank, he then climbed on to the top of it and
in spite of heavy mortar fire, stood in the open shouting the war cry and waving the remainder of the companies across
the river. He not only saved the lives of his comrades, but his outstanding gallantry and personal bravery enabled the
two companies to hold the river banks firmly and eventually the battalion to secure a deeper bridgehead, which in turn
ultimately led to the collapse of German resistance in the area. For his conspicuous bravery and gallant act in the face
of the enemy Sepoy Namdeo Jadhav was awarded the Victoria Cross.
BATTLE OF JAMALPUR
(INDO-PAK WAR 1971)
In 1971, the 1st Battalion MARATHA LIGHT INFANTRY (JANGI PALTAN) under the dynamic leadership Lt Col KS Brar,
VrC, took part in the liberation of Bangladesh where it fought a gallant action at Jamalpur. The battalion was awarded
the battle honour of ‘JAMALPUR’ which is celebrated on 11 December every year as ‘JAMALPUR DAY’. The enemy
losses due to the action were, killed 234, wounded 23 and captured 61. A large quantity of arms and ammunition were
recovered from the enemy. For the heroic action at Jamalpur the battalion was awarded five VrCs, two SMs and one
Mention-in-Despatches. The capture of Jamalpur opened the Jamalpur-Mymensingh-Dacca axis for the capture of
Dhaka from the North. 1st MARATHA LIGHT INFANTRY became the first battalion to establish linkup with 2 PARA at
Tangail leading to the subsequent capture of Dhaka.
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February 2019
From the Editor’s Desk
January 14 is observed every year as Armed
Forces Veterans’ Day. Third Armed Forces
Veterans’ Day was celebrated with military
fervor and gaiety at Delhi on 14 Jan 19. The
day is celebrated as Armed Forces Veterans’
Day in the country to commemorate the
superannuation of first C-in-C of our Army,
Field Marshal KM Cariappa, OBE, who retired
from service on 14 Jan 1953. This day is
dedicated to the numerous soldiers
who dedicated their lives in the selfless
service to the Nation and continue to
play a significant role in Nation building Battle of Senio River (World War II) 2
even after hanging their uniform. Chief’s Page 4
Approximately 60,000 soldiers in various ranks In Focus– Army Day 2019 in Images 5
take retirement from the Indian Armed Forces Snippets 6-7
every year. They enrich our society with their Veterans Special 8-9
discipline, competence and commitment. The J&K Diary 10
veterans are the backbone of our Army North East Diary 11
and the Regimental System, intrinsically
linked through the years we spend Communique 12
together through thick and thin. It truly is Welfare and Empowerment 13
a family that is unique and the biggest asset of Training 14
the Army. Sports and Adventure 15
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Third Armed Forces Veterans’ Day Rally
was held at Manekshaw Centre, New
Veterans Special
Delhi. Hon’ble Rajya Raksha Mantri,
Dr Subhash Ramrao Bhamre was the
Chief Guest on the occasion.
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CHIEF’S PAGE
Army Technology Seminar – ARTECH 2019 was held on Gen Angus J Campbell, AO, DSC, Chief of Defence
08 Jan 19 on the theme ‘Disruptive Impact of Emerging Force, Australia called upon and interacted with
Technologies on Land Warfare’. Gen Bipin Rawat, COAS, Gen Bipin Rawat, COAS on 10 Jan 19
with RRM, Sh Subash R Bhamre attended the event at
Manekshaw Centre
HE Mr Kenneth I Juster, Ambassador of USA to India Gen Bipin Rawat addressed the media fraternity at the
called upon and interacted with Gen Bipin Rawat Chief’s Annual Press Conference
Chief of the Army Staff, interacted with Veterans during On 16 Nov 18, Gen Bipin Rawat, COAS, felicitated
the Veterans’ Day Rally organised at Manekshaw Centre and encouraged participants and medallists of World
on 14 Jan 19 Kickboxing Championship held at Argentina form 05-10
Nov 18
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In focus
GLIMPSES OF ARMY DAY 2019 AT
CARIAPPA PARADE GROUND ON 15 JAN 19
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snippets
Gen Purna Thapa, COAS Nepal Army visited HQ Central
Command. He was briefed on important professional
aspects followed by interaction with GOC-in-C, Central
Comd. During his stay at Lucknow, COAS Nepal Army
visited 11 GRRC and AMC Centre & College.
Lt Gen Batoo Tshering, COO, Royal Bhutan Army (RBA)
visited Delhi and OTA, Gaya from 05-10 Dec 18. During
the visit, COO RBA called on the COAS, CNS, COSC,
NSA and the RM, followed by dinner with COAS and
VCOAS. Post the event at Delhi COO, RBA proceeded
to Gaya where he was the Reviewing Officer for the
passing out parade at OTA, Gaya on 08 Dec 18.
Shri Pinarayi Vijayan, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala
honoured DSC Centre and Army on 08 Dec 18 for
Operation SAHYOG during recent floods in Kerala.
DSC Centre had taken full control of the situation in
North Kerala by responding with four columns in
various parts of North Kerala.
Ceremonial Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) on
the occasion of the 70th Republic Day of India was
conducted on 26 Jan 19 at the Indian BPM hut at
Chushul-Moldo and DBO-TWD meeting points in
Eastern Ladakh. The Indian delegation was led by
Brig V K Purohit and Col S S Lamba while the Chinese
delegation was led by Sr Col Bai Min and Col Song
Zhang Li respectively.
To address the security threats, INDBATT-II in A series of events were organised by the VC Brigade
conjunction with one language assistant and one of Pine Division at Kasauli to commemorate the
community language assistant launched ‘Op Jomba’ anniversary of surgical strikes. Tuffman Marathon
from 09-18 Jan 19. This initiative was lauded by locals organised at Kasauli to encourage keenness amongst
as it continues to assure them about the dedication of the populace towards health and fitness witnessed
MONUSCO towards their safety. huge participation.
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snippets
A military equipment display showcasing the might
of Indian Army was organised on 20 Jan 19 at Select
City Walk Mall, Saket to commemorate Republic Day.
The equipment display saw enthusiastic participation
by large number of people from all ages and walks of
life.
IMTRAT organised a religious tour for RBA personnel
and their families to Gaya and Varanasi from 14 – 17
Dec 18. The RBA contingent was taken to various
places of historic, cultural and Buddhist importance.
Lt Gen JS Nain, General Officer Commanding (GOC)
the Rising Star Corps had a meeting with Shri Satya
Pal Malik, Hon’ble Governor of J&K at Raj Bhavan.
The GOC assured the Hon’ble Governor of complete
synergy with all entities of the Government to thwart
any nefarious designs of anti- national elements.
Third Armed Forces Veterans’ Day was celebrated with
military fervor and gaiety at New Delhi on 14 Jan 19. A
Veterans’ Day rally at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt
was the showpiece event of the day. Approximately
1500 veterans attended the rally. The Guests of Honour
at the rally were the three Service Chiefs and ex Service
Chiefs.
Armed Forces Clinic, New Delhi, was awarded the
An ex-servicemen rally was organised under the aegis VCOAS Unit Citation on Army Day 2019 which was
of Battle Axe Division at Jaisalmer Military Station on 14 presented by Lt Gen Devraj Anbu, VCOAS. He
Jan 19. 1328 ex-servicemen, gallantry award winners complimented all members of the clinic for their
and Veer Naris had gathered from Jaisalmer and excellent work in providing comprehensive healthcare
adjoining areas for the mega event. to its large clientele.
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VETERANS SPECIAL
“Let not our gratitude sleep when our perils are past”
“Better than honour and glory and history’s iron pen,
Was the thought of duty done and the love of his fellow-men.”
It is rightfully said that a veteran is a seamless extension of the ‘uniformed’ soldier community. Our veterans
are our biggest supporters and strongest critics. They are instrumental in preserving the rich moral fibre
of the organisation by playing the role of a guardian and a watchdog. The Army acknowledges the need
to prepare its soldiers for the inevitable transition to the civil streets. Such preparation is only a natural
phenomenon in the Army, where the Army takes ownership of its prospective retirees in ensuring a smooth
transition to a dignified life as a veteran.
The Army has institutionalised several initiatives to ensure the smooth transition of a soldier to a veteran.
These initiatives in the form of organisations like Directorate of Indian Army Veterans, Army Welfare Placement
Organisation, Director General of Resettlement and Ex- Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS)
are formed to meet the aspirations of the soldier.
Directorate of Indian Army Veterans (DIAV)
DIAV was raised on 14 Jan 2016 at Delhi Cantt. It acts as a ‘single point contact’ on all issues concerning
welfare of veterans of Indian Army.
Highlights of DIAV -2018
• Creation of Post of Colonel Veterans. To provide a single point contact to our veterans and address
their grievances across the country a new post of Colonel Veterans was created at all Area and Sub Area
HQs.
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VETERANS SPECIAL Outreach • A web portal and Android OS based app had been launched by DIAV. Further, DIAV has launched official social media handles on Twitter and Facebook to reach out to the target population. • Indian Army Veterans Portal – www.indianarmyveterans.gov.in has been established by DIAV. • More than 200 rallies and pension adalats were conducted Pan India by the three Services in the year 2018. Two mega veteran rallies were conducted at Mamun and Pune as part of the Year of Disabled Soldier In Line of Duty. • Call Centre Services- The IT cell at DIAV has now been equipped with required infrastructure and communication means for receiving grievances from veterans. Creation of Pension Liaison Cells at PCDA (P) AF and Army have created Pension Liasion Cells at PCDA(P) Allahabad and have posted an officer each with staff for resolution of grievances and monitoring. Ex -servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) The ECHS was launched on 01 Apr 03. With the advent of this scheme, ex-servicemen pensioners and their dependants who were only entitled for treatment in Service hospitals were authorised treatment, in those civil/private hospitals which are specifically empanelled with the ECHS. Highlights of ECHS 2018 • AYUSH. There were rising aspirations on part of ECHS beneficiaries to get ‘AYUSH’ treatment. In a significant move, MoD, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DoESW) now authorised ‘AYUSH’ (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) treatment for all ECHS beneficiaries. • Exemption of ECHS Contribution under Section 80 D of IT Act 1961. The contribution to ECHS has been exempted from Income tax for the financial year 2019-20. • Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA). Government approved FMA on 01 Nov 18 for all those beneficiaries hailing from districts where there are no ECHS Polyclinics / Service Hospitals / Upgraded MI Rooms. • Travelling Allowance for ECHS Patients. Government accorded approval on 07 Aug 18 for claiming travelling allowance by ECHS patients when they have to move out for treatment in empanelled hospitals when such facility is not available in the concerned station. • New Polyclinic at Indore. Government approved a new Type ‘D’ Polyclinic (PC) at Indore on 28 Sep 18. • Shortage/Availability of Medicines. Government accorded sanction to operationalise the concept of Authorised Local Chemist (ALC) on 22 Aug 17, for coordination and management of medicines at ECHS PCs. Directorate of Resettlement (DGR). The Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) is an inter– services organisation functioning directly under the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (Ministry of Defence). Majority of the Service personnel at the time of retirement are at an age where they have numerous unfinished domestic responsibilities, which necessitate their taking up second occupation. DGR assists ex-servicemen to train and acquire additional skills and facilitate their resettlement through a second career. Baatcheet February 2019 9
Jammu and Kashmir diary
‘Striding together for peace’
Lt Gen YK Joshi, GOC Fire & Fury Corps paid homage
at the Col Khushal Chand, MVC Memorial, Khaltse on
22 Jan 19 and interacted with the Next of Kin of martyrs
and veterans. Col Khushal Chand, MVC is also known
as ‘The Saviour of Ladakh’ for his valour, sacrifice and
selfless devotion to duty.
On 30 Dec 18, RR Bn under the aegis of 3 Sect RR
organised a ‘Medical cum Health Awareness Camp’
at Chattergul in Ganderbal. Specialist doctors from
civil fraternity also joined hands with Army in this noble
cause. Around 800 locals benefitted from the camp.
On 18 Dec 18, Indian Army dedicated a high capacity
water storage facility for the populace of a remote border
village along the Line of Control in Krishnaghati Sector
under its capstone Nation building and population
enabling initiative of Operation Sadbhavana.
1st Battalion The Ladakh Scouts Regiment displayed
ingenuity by constructing an artificial glacier at a forward
post near Line of Control. This artificial glacier with a
radius of 25 feet and a height of 60 feet is capable of
holding 2,00,000 litres of water in the form of ice.
Directorate of Resettlement Zone (North) organised
a Resettlement cum Entrepreneurship seminar for its
veterans and their families at Samba Military Station
under the aegis of Gurj Division on 14 Jan 19 on the
occasion of Veterans’ Day.
On 18 Jan 19, in an unfortunate incident, 10 civilian
workers got trapped in an avalanche near the Khardung
La Pass in Ladakh. Troops of Fire and Fury Corps of
the Army deployed at nearby locations of Khardung La,
South Pullu and North Pullu responded immediately
and rescued all individuals.
10 Baatcheet February 2019NORTH EAST DIARY
‘Our people are our strength’
The Defence Secy, Mr Sanjay Mitra, visited Headquarter
Eastern Command at Kolkata on 22 Jan 19. The
Defence Secretary was briefed on the operational
situation and preparedness of the Eastern Command
to include counter terrorist operations and border
management along the borders.
Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman
visited the forward areas along India - China border in
Dibang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh on 18 Jan 19. She
was accompanied by the Eastern Army Commander,
Lt Gen M M Naravane and other military and civil
officials.
Assam Rifles flagged off a National Integration Tour
to Delhi on 07 Jan 19 from Aizwal comprising of 20
students and two teachers selected from far flung areas
of Mizoram to foster the spirit of National integration.
To facilitate the veterans and Veer Naris of Sonitpur
and Bishwanath Chariali districts of Assam, Blazing
Sword Division organised a Veterans Rally at Balipara,
Sonitpur on 23 Dec 18. More than 1800 veterans, Veer As part of Army Day and Republic Day celebrations, a
Naris and their dependents benefited from the rally. unit of The Tiger Division organised weapon display,
demonstration of a Raid and pipe band display at
Kajalgaon in Chirang district of Assam on 19 Jan 19.
The event was organised with an objective to reach
out to the masses and to motivate the youth to join the
Indian Army.
In a swift humanitarian operation, a Mountain Brigade of
Black Cat Division rescued over 150 stranded tourists
amidst heavy snowfall in East Sikkim, saving precious
lives in sub zero temperatures. Unprecedented snowfall
in a span of two hours had cut off the popular tourist
destinations in the area.
Baatcheet February 2019 11Communique
WELFARE SCHEMES
DIRECTORATE OF INDIAN ARMY VETERANS (DIAV)
(a) PHYSICAL CASUALTY (FATAL)
Welfare Schemes Amount
Education Grant Class I to Class VIII ` 10,000/- per month
Class 1st onwards including suicide cases. Class IX to Class XII ` 14,000/- per month
Graduation ` 20,000/- per month
Post Graduation ` 25,000/- per month
Professional Course ` 50,000/- (Maximum)
Widow Higher Education Graduation ` 20,000/- per month
Widows of soldier who die in harness. Post Graduation ` 25,000/- per month
Professional Course ` 50,000/- (Maximum)
One time Computer Grant ` 35,000/-
For wards and widows pursuing graduation and above.
Daughter’s Marriage/Re-marriage of widow/ ` 1,00,000/-
Orphan Son’s marriage.
(b) PHYSICAL CASUALTY (DISABLED)
Welfare Schemes Amount
Modification of Car/Modified Auto scooter / Second issue of ` 70,000/-(Maximum)
Modified Auto Scooter (after 15 years of first Issue) Soldiers
disabled while in service. The individual should be an amputee/ paraplegic
or who requires support for walking, clearly spelt out by the Army medical
authority.
Wheel Chair/ Second issue of Wheel Chair (after 7 years of first ` 50,000/- (Maximum)
issue). Soldiers disabled while in service. The individual should be an
amputee/ paraplegic or who requires support for walking, clearly spelt out
by the Army medical authority.
Motorised Wheel Chair ` 2.25 Lacs (Maximum)
Soldiers disabled while in service. For quadriplegic cases only. (Case to case basis)
Modification of Bathroom. Rs 40,000/-
Soldiers who get disabled while in service with 100% disability and wheel
chair bound.
(c) BATTLE CASUALTY (FATAL)
Welfare Schemes Amount
Education Grant. Post Graduation ` 25,000/-
After first degree course Professional Course ` 50,000/-
(Maximum)
Widow Higher Education. Graduation ` 20,000/-
Post Graduation ` 25,000/-
Professional Course ` 50,000/-
(Maximum)
One time Computer Grant. Rs 35,000/-
For wards and widows pursuing graduation and above.
Daughter’s Marriage/ Rs 1,00,000/-
Re-marriage of widow/Orphan Son’s marriage.
12 Baatcheet February 2019welfare and empowerment
Samman (Honour), Sambandh (Relationship), Sahuliyat (Convenience) and Swasthya (Health)
President AWWA felicitated the Veer Naris of five
Sena Medal Gallantry (Posthumous) awardees with
a certificate of honour and badge of sacrifice in
recognition of the supreme sacrifice made by the
gallant martyrs on 15 Jan 19 at COAS ‘At Home’ event.
Mrs Madhulika Rawat, President Army Wives Welfare
Association visited Konark Corps on 29 Dec 18. The
Army Wives Welfare Association, President was
welcomed by Mrs Neena Saini, Regional President
Army Wives Welfare Association Southern Command
and Mrs Lakshmi Sreenivas, Zonal President Konark
Army Wives Welfare Association.
Directorate of Resettlement Zone (North) organised
a Resettlement cum Entrepreneurship Seminar for
prospective retirees at Kathua Military Station on
14 Jan 19. The seminar was attended by large number
of military and civil dignitaries and more than 200
prospective retirees who are due to retire in next four
years from Kathua and Basoli.
Army Medical Corps organized a ‘Mega Multi Speciality
Medical Camp’ for the benefit of local populace of
remote and inaccessible hilly areas of Gul and its
adjoining villages. The camp was inaugurated by
Lt Gen Manomoy Ganguly, DGMS (Army) in presence
of Maj Gen Dhiraj Seth, GOC, Counter Insurgency
Force (Uniform).
Indian Army in collaboration with Khadi & Village
Industries Commission KVIC organised an Awareness
Camp at Drugmulla, J&K. Over 150 locals from various
villages of Kupwara district, along with the Sarpanchs
& village heads attended this camp.
Red Shield Army Pre Primary School (RSAPPS),
Leimakhong celebrated the Annual Day for 2018-19 on
02 Dec 18 organised by Red Shield Eagles with great
enthusiasm. Mrs Seema Mishra, Convener, Red Shield
Family Welfare Organisation inaugurated the function.
Baatcheet February 2019 13TRAINING
‘We don’t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.’
On 17 Dec 18, Mr Stewart Simonson, Assistant Director
General, World Health Organisation(WHO), inspected
the Indian Army Level III Field Hospital, at Goma,
Democratic Republic of Congo, the largest UN field
Hospital of MONUSCO.
India & Myanmar commenced the second India-
Myanmar Bilateral Army Exercise IMBEX 2018-19
at Chandimandir Military Station on 14 Jan 19. The
aim of this joint training event is to train the Myanmar
delegation for participation in United Nations Peace
Keeping Operations.
Five-member delegation from the Vietnam Military
Medical Academy (VMMU) headed by Lt Gen Do
Quyet, called on the Director General Armed Forces
Medical Services (DGAFMS). The delegation discussed
possible cooperation between the two militaries in the
areas of training of medical officers and para-medical
staff.
Eleven personnel of Afghanistan National Army (ANA)
under Lt Col Abdul Matin underwent a tailor made
security cadre of two weeks from 14-27 Jan 19 at the
Counter Insurgency & Jungle Warfare (CIJW) School,
Mizoram. The aim was to hone sub unit tactics of the
personnel of ANA and build cohesion between the two
Armies through exchange of combat experiences.
A twelve member team of officers from People’s
Liberation Army (PLA) visited Headquarters Eastern
Command, Kolkata from 21-22 Dec 19. Maj Gen Deng
Zhiping, Dy Chief of Staff, Western Theatre Command,
was the delegation leader and the team was
accompanied by the Defence Attache and Assistant
Defence Attache of China in India.
206 recruits of Couse-126 passed out from
The DOGRA Regimental Centre, Faizabad on
05 Jan 19. Maj Gen Sandeep Sharma, Commandant,
CDM Secunderabad, reviewed the passing out parade.
Parents, relatives of young soldiers and a number of
civil and military dignitaries were also present at the
passing out parade.
14 Baatcheet February 2019Sports & adventure
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”
To commemorate the momentous occasion of the Silver
Jubilee of the Corps of Army Air Defence, an eight day
long Land Yachting expedition was conducted from
08-15 Jan 19. The expedition sailed over an approximate
distance of 400 km in the saline and barren flats of
Runn of Kutch.
Indian Army Hand Gliding team challenged the existing
record for the longest unbroken flight also held by
Indian Army for 313 km. A new world record has been
successfully established by covering a distance of
465 km in 8 hours and 43 minutes.
Ladakh Scouts Ice Hockey Team, representing the
Army Sports Control Board, secured the runners-up
position during the final contest of the National Ice
Hockey Championship held at the newly constructed
ice hockey stadium at Leh on 27 Jan 19.
Chadar Trek team comprising of 27 personnel of
Ladakh Scouts led by Col Amit Kotnala, Commanding
Officer of the 1st Battalion Ladakh Scouts, was flagged
off by Maj Gen Arvind Kapoor, Chief of Staff, Fire & Fury
Corps on 27 Jan 19 from Chilling.
A 27 member Indian Army mountaineering team,
successfully carried out the first recorded winter ascent
of Mt Bhanoti (5645 M), located in the Sunderdhunga
glacier of the Kumaon Himalayas, under the aegis of
Army Adventure Wing (AAW).
The ‘Forever In Operations’ winter carnival at Dras
commenced with the event of Archery under aegis
of Dras Warriors Brigade. 120 archers representing their
club, participated in this event with lot of enthusiasm
and passion.
Baatcheet February 2019 15Regimental celebrations
The Western Command celebrated 71st Army Day at On the occasion of 26th Raising Day of the Corps of Army
Chandimandir, by paying homage to the gallant soldiers Air Defence, ceremonial wreaths were laid by senior AAD
who laid down their lives for the Nation. officers and veterans at Amar Jawan Jyoti on 10 Jan 19.
The Poona Horse, famously known as ‘FAKHR-E-HIND’ A Military Band display team enthralled the crowd at the
(Pride of India) celebrated its 47th anniversary of the Victoria Memorial, Kolkata on 09 Jan 19.
Battle Honour Basantar on 16 Dec 18.
To commemorate Army Day, Lt Gen SK Saini, GOC-in-C In the solemn ceremony of Army Day, Lt Gen Abhay
Southern Command laid the wreath at National War Krishna, Army Commander Central Comd laid a wreath
Memorial, Pune and paid homage to those who made at “Smritika War Memorial” in remembrance of those who
supreme sacrifice while safeguarding the sovereignty of made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
the Nation.
Next Edition of Baatcheet will cover the theme “South Western Comd Spl”.
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