Srinagar: Army Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm on Thursday. In a statement issued to CNS, Army said that it is celebrated to respect the Lieutenant General of India, K. M. Cariappa who was the first Indian Armys Commander-in-Chief. It is celebrated every year at all the Army Command headquarters and national capital by organizing army parades including many other military shows.
To commemorate 67th Army Day a series of initiatives and welfare activities, to honour the gallant soldiers of the army and civilians who made supreme sacrifice for the country, were carried out by the Chinar Corps at different places. All across the valley, people, Army and the Army veterans actively took part in various events and rallies.
Chinar Corps statement stated that numerous functions panning across the Valley were organised in the interest of the people of Kashmir, by various Army units. The functions and events had something or the other for every section of the society starting from children to the women and elders. There were Know Your Army Awaami Melas, sports fixtures, competitions on quiz and cultural events at Avantipura, Baramulla, Panzgam, Budgam and Uri.
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