To mark the landing of the Army in Sringar in 1947 to evict Pakistani intruders from Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army on Tuesday celebrated its 68th Infantry Day with traditional solemnity and gaiety.
The Infantry Day was celebrated with traditional fervor with wreath-laying ceremony organised at ‘Amar Jawan Jyoti’ at the India Gate here.
Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag, senior veterans, Colonels of Infantry Regiments and serving officers attended the ceremony. Lt Gen GS Rawat (Retd) represented the veterans in the wreath laying ceremony, a statement by Indian Army said.
Jammu and Kashmir became part of Indian Union following the signing of Instrument of Accession by Maharaja Hari Singh.
The resolute defence of the city saved it from falling into the enemy hands as the gallant action of these infantry soldiers reversed the tide of the battle and contributed immensely towards integrating Kashmir as part of independent India, it said.
Field Marshal SHFJ Manekshaw Memorial Lecture was also organised as part of Infantry Day celebrations at Manekshaw Centre in Delhi Cantonment.