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J&K: Navy Marine Commandos motivate youth to join Defence Forces
Friday, August 14, 2015
By : Mumbai Mirror
The people of Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir praised the efforts of the Army for organizing an excellent demonstration for them.
- The people of Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir praised the efforts of the Army for organizing an excellent demonstration for them. A breathtaking display of commando skills was organized on Thursday on Pohru River at Sopore by 5 Sector RR under the aegis of Kilo Force. The event was witnessed by over 400 children from various schools here.
During the display, the elite Marine Commandos of the Indian Navy displayed their skills of slithering and rappelling down from a helicopter and undertaking underwater stealth operations. They also carried out diving display to rescue a drowning person. During the entire display, the Marine Commandos and the skillful pilots of Army Aviation were clapped and cheered by the young children.
Marine Commandos are the elite Special Forces of 7 Para of the Indian Navy and have participated in anti-terrorist operations in the Valley since 1993. They have also been actively involved in the search and rescue operations in almost all rivers in the valley.
The aim of the event was to motivate young children to join the Defence Forces and celebrate the 69th Independence Day. The armed forces operate in extreme climatic conditions and different types of terrain. The profession is full of challenges and requires a great amount of hard work which was quite evident in the demonstration. Besides the display, a drawing and painting competition for the children was also conducted at Mazbug. At the end of the event prizes were distributed to the children.
The event was presided over by Brig Vikram Nagpal, Commander of Mazbug Army Cantonment. The active participation of the children, local and the enthusiasm during the conduct gave a glimpse of reinforcing ties between Army and Awam.
