Jammu: Northern Command Army Commander Lt Gen YK Joshi on Saturday killed around 300. chatted with army veteran, Including war heroAt a rally of ex-servicemen at Mamoon Military Station in Pathankot.
Jammu-based defense spokesperson Lt Col Devendra Anand said, “A rally was organized for the ex-servicemen. Jammu and Kashmir Rifles are from the area of Mamoon Military Station, Pathankot. Lt Gen Joshi presided over the event, which was attended by over 300 veterans including war heroes from J&K Rifles. Most of these war heroes served under the leadership of Lt Gen Joshi, who was the commanding officer of the 13th Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles. kargil war,
During the Kargil War, under his leadership, the battalion launched four attacks, the most successful being Point 4875 (now called Batra Top after Captain Vikram Batra, who made the supreme sacrifice and was awarded the Param Vir Chakra). Lt Col Anand said that the battalion was also honored with the honor of ‘Brave of the Brave’ and was awarded several gallantry awards during the Kargil War.
Col Anand said that the Northern Army Commander interacted with all the veterans and appreciated their continued contribution in the nation building process. Colonel Anand said, “He also appreciated the patience with which he overcame every obstacle to keep the Indian flag high.”
An awareness workshop was also organized on the new policies and various schemes available to the ex-servicemen of the Indian Army.
Jammu-based defense spokesperson Lt Col Devendra Anand said, “A rally was organized for the ex-servicemen. Jammu and Kashmir Rifles are from the area of Mamoon Military Station, Pathankot. Lt Gen Joshi presided over the event, which was attended by over 300 veterans including war heroes from J&K Rifles. Most of these war heroes served under the leadership of Lt Gen Joshi, who was the commanding officer of the 13th Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles. kargil war,
During the Kargil War, under his leadership, the battalion launched four attacks, the most successful being Point 4875 (now called Batra Top after Captain Vikram Batra, who made the supreme sacrifice and was awarded the Param Vir Chakra). Lt Col Anand said that the battalion was also honored with the honor of ‘Brave of the Brave’ and was awarded several gallantry awards during the Kargil War.
Col Anand said that the Northern Army Commander interacted with all the veterans and appreciated their continued contribution in the nation building process. Colonel Anand said, “He also appreciated the patience with which he overcame every obstacle to keep the Indian flag high.”
An awareness workshop was also organized on the new policies and various schemes available to the ex-servicemen of the Indian Army.
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