Western Command to mark 1965 India-Pakistan war

[Hindustani78]

Last Updated: Sunday, August 2, 2015 - 14:36
Western Command to mark 1965 India-Pakistan war | Zee News



Chandigarh: The Indian Army`s Western Command will mark the golden jubilee of the India-Pakistan war of 1965 with events planned for September.

"Celebrations are being planned in a befitting manner in Western Command," a defence ministry spokesman said on Sunday.

"The main function will be organised at various military stations on September 22, primarily centring around paying tributes to our brave martyrs and war heroes. Light and Sound shows are also planned in the evening," the spokesman said here.

The events, including adventure activities, include a cycle rally expedition from Jammu to Delhi, rafting-cum-cycling expedition from Madhopur (near Pathankot) to Fazilka (south-west Punjab), sky-diving, felicitations of gallantry award winners, veterans and `veer naris`, photo exhibitions at multiple locations, lectures and talks in Army Public Schools and Kendriya Vidyalyas, and visits by NCC cadets to War Museums.

"The involvement of schools and NCC (National Cadet Corps) cadets has been planned especially to motivate them to join the armed forces," the spokesman said.

Units under the Western Command fought some famous battles against the Pakistani Army and came out in flying colours. These include the battle of `Asal Uttar`, `Dograi`, `Basantar`, `Barkee` and `Haji Pir`.

IANS

 

[Jf Thunder]

damn, and i thought it was our Western Command, but who cares, as long as the Pakistani victory is celebrated, be it India or Pakistan

 

[Jackdaws]

damn, and i thought it was our Western Command, but who cares, as long as the Pakistani victory is celebrated, be it India or Pakistan

LOL - If wishes were horses...

 

[nForce]

LOL - If wishes were horses...

Zaid Hamid wannabes would fly to Delhi riding them with swords in their hands emitting white light.

 

[Jackdaws]

Zaid Hamid wannabes would fly to Delhi riding them with swords in their hands emitting white light.

It is amazing how an entire nation seems brainwashed. Everything is a conspiracy to malign the fair name of Pakistan and its pristine intentions and actions.

 

[nForce]

It is amazing how an entire nation seems brainwashed. Everything is a conspiracy to malign the fair name of Pakistan and its pristine intentions and actions.

Most suitably located country in this World in the US.
They have one ocean on one side, another one on the other side. The country to the south provides them with cheap labour and the country to the north are the friendly neighbours who are quite happy hunting and drinking beer.
One large landmass in between and lot's of mineral resources there.

 

[Hindustani78]

Army events for kids as part of Golden Jubilee of 1965 war | Zee News

Last Updated: Monday, August 10, 2015 - 21:29

Jammu: To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1965 Pakistan war, Army on Monday organised a chain of programmes including an armoured battle show and exhibition for school students and their parents.

"Tiger Division today, as part of national celebrations to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of victory of 1965 war over Pakistan, organised audio-visual presentation-cum-exhibition for students of Army Public School, Miran Sahib and their parents who reside in the border region of RS Pura Sector in Jammu," Defence PRO Lt Col Manish Mehta said.

The presentation-cum-exhibition, which was attended by 100 children and 75 parents, showcased Indian Army's saga of valour, he said.

They were given a glimpse of a war and related activities through audio-visual means as well as a exhibition of rare photographs. The war account and dispatches of Major General (Retired) MM Beliappa, who was the then adjutant of 1 Sikhli, were also shared with the audience.

"The event inspired the students and also educated their parents about the glorious traditions of Indian Army," Lt Col Mehta said.

The Western Command Headquarters had planned a series of events to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1965 war.

PTI

 

[Hindustani78]

Army personnel raising slogans near the T72 Tank during an event to mark the victory of 1965 Indo-Pak war in Jammu on Monday. PTI Photo

 

[Jamwal's]

Captured US donated APC in 1965 war (with US army written on it)