City
Epaper

Galwan heroes remembered

By IANS | Updated: June 15, 2021 11:25 IST

Srinagar, June 15 The Indian Army on Tuesday paid glowing tributes to its fallen soldiers at Galwan Valley ...

Open in App

Srinagar, June 15 The Indian Army on Tuesday paid glowing tributes to its fallen soldiers at Galwan Valley on the first anniversary of their martyrdom while fighting the Chinese at the Line of Actual Control on June 15, 2020.

Army's Fire and Fury Corps paid homage to the martyrs of Galwan. In the face of unprecedented Chinese aggression, the 20 Indian soldiers laid down their lives defending Indian land and inflicted heavy casualties on the PLA.

In a solemn ceremony, Major General Akash Kaushik, COS, Fire and Fury Corps, laid a wreath at the iconic War Memorial in Leh on the occasion.

"The nation will remain eternally grateful to these gallant soldiers who fought in the most difficult high altitude terrain and made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation," army said.

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Tags: Akash KaushikarmyIndian ArmyTwo indian armyFour indian armyHostFour armyAn indian armyArmy to army
Open in App

Related Stories

NationalGovernment Announces Free Train Travel for Gallantry Award Winners and Their Families

NationalJ&K CM Mourns Loss of Soldiers After Army Vehicle Plunges Into Gorge in Doda, 10 Killed

NationalJammu and Kashmir: 7 Security Force Personnel Injured in Gunfight with Terrorists in Kishtwar

MaharashtraMaharashtra Tragedy: Viral Video Shows Newborn, Grieving Mother’s Final Goodbye to Army Jawan Pramod Jadhav in Satara (Watch Video)

EntertainmentBTS Kim Seok-jin Celebrates His 33rd Birthday, Shares Special Message For Fans

International Realted Stories

InternationalIndia reaches out with food aid to shortage-hit African countries

InternationalPakistan: Roads in Karachi shut ahead of PTI's protest against inflation, fuel price hike

International"They don't have any role": Iran Supreme Leader's representative in India refutes Pakistan's mediation role in West Asia conflict

InternationalIran calls US rescue op for F-15 crew member "complete failure", claims downing two US C-130 aircraft, Black Hawk choppers

InternationalGunfire reported near White House; no injuries