Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, January 15

A host of events, including wreath-laying ceremony, weapon and equipment display, mini marathon and band display, were organised at Vajra Corps headquarters in Jalandhar Cantonment on Friday.

The events were organised as part of Army Day celebration and to commemorate 50 years of victory of 1971 war under the theme of Swarnim Vijay Varsh 2021. Numerous civil dignitaries, veterans, ex-servicemen and families witnessed and participated in the events.

Mini marathon was flagged off by Arjuna Awardee Brigadier Harcharan Singh (retd) and Major General Raju Baijal. The audiences were enthralled by the live performance of military bands which played the martial tunes enthused the crowd with their majestic display and skills.

The equipment display under the theme ‘Know your forces’ was also organised which included infantry weapons, artillery guns, surveillance devices which was educative and widely appreciated. The events kindled the pride and patriotic fervour among all, especially the school children. The saga of sacrifice and heroism of Indian Army was celebrated through the events.

Patriotic fervour in air

The equipment display under the theme ‘Know your forces’ was also organised which included infantry weapons, artillery guns, surveillance devices which was educative and widely appreciated. The events kindled the pride and patriotic fervour among all, especially the school children.