Army Celebrated ‘Army Day’ at Government Higher Secondary School, Dhangari, Keri, Government Medical Collage, Behrote and Lower Krishna Ghati in Poonch and Rajouri Districts.
Army Day is celebrated on 15 January because on this day in 1949 Indian Army's first Indian Commander-in-Chief Lt Gen KM Cariappa took over the command of independent Indian Army from last British Commander in Chief Francis Butcher. To commemorate the Army Day, a lecture followed by weapon and equipment display was organized for students and local population of the region. The event proved to be another milestone in fostering bond of faith and trust of the local populace in Army.
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