by: Nav Jeevan

DG of NCC Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh unveils recently renovated War Memorial in Bhuj

  • Veterans from the 3 PARA (KUMAON) and 2 SIKHLI Battalions travelled all the way from Ludhiana and Jaipur, despite their old age and personal commitments
  • The event was also attended by 14 Veeranganas of Bhuj who had helped the Indian Armed Forces in re-building the Bhuj Air Strip during the 1971 war leading to a decisive turn of events in our favour

NE NEWS SERVICE

AHMEDABAD, APRIL 23

The Director General of National Cadet Corps (DG NCC) Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh on Tuesday unveiled the recently renovated War Memorial in Bhuj in the august presence of war veterans and local heroes who had participated in 1965 and 1971 wars with Pakistan, says a Defence release.

The renovated War Memorial, aptly named the “Shraddhanjali Park” now has two newly installed plaques on either side of the Central dome where historical accounts of the fierce battles fought at Biar Bet, Point 84 and other locations in the Rann of Kutch are etched-NE photo

“In a solemn event organized by the Bald Eagle Brigade at Bhuj Military Station on Tuesday, Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh, DG, NCC unveiled the recently renovated War Memorial in the august presence of war veterans and local heroes who had participated in 1965 and 1971 wars with Pakistan.  The renovated War Memorial, aptly named the “Shraddhanjali Park” now has two newly installed plaques on either side of the Central dome where historical accounts of the fierce battles fought at Biar Bet, Point 84 and other locations in the Rann of Kutch are etched. Paying homage to the valour and sacrifice of our fallen heroes of 1965 war, a wreath laying ceremony was organized during the occasion,” the statement said.

Selected cadets of the National Cadet Corps extend redcarpet welcome to Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh, DG, NCC at the Bald Eagle Brigade at Bhuj Military Station on Tuesday-NE photo

The highlight of the event was the presence of War Veterans who had fought in the 1965 Indo-Pak war in the Rann Sector. These veterans from the 3 PARA (KUMAON) and 2 SIKHLI Battalions had travelled all the way from Ludhiana and Jaipur, despite their old age and personal commitments.

The event was also attended by fourteen Veeranganas of Bhuj who had helped the Indian Armed Forces in re-building the Bhuj Air Strip during the 1971 war leading to a decisive turn of events in our favour.

The War Veterans and the Veeranganas were felicitated by the Chief Guest as an acknowledgement to their priceless contributions in the face of adversity.  Also present at the memorial were selected cadets of the National Cadet Corps who were visibly enthralled being in the solemn presence of the brave hearts of the Nation.