Guwahati: The Indian Army’s Shaurya Diwas celebration in Budgam of Jammu and Kashmir in honour of Infantry Day was attended by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday.
J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha was also present at the programme. The Defence Minister also visited an exhibition by the Indian Army at the occasion.
The first military action of independent India was remembered on October 27, 1947, in the Kashmir valley, when the Indian Army successfully repelled the country’s first offensive.
The First Battalion of the Sikh Regiment soldiers was responsible for the triumph.
The brave infantry men and their families received congratulations and well wishes from the defence minister on this, the 76th Infantry Day.
“On the 76th Infantry Day, greetings and warm wishes to our courageous infantry personnel and their families. Indian infantry has been associated with utmost courage and professionalism. The nation salutes their bravery, sacrifice and service,” tweeted Singh.
Rajnath Singh has been the second top Union minister to visit Jammu and Kashmir this month.
Earlier, Union Home minister Amit Shah was on a three-day visit to the Union Territory from October 4.
The Defense Minister will arrive in Leh later in the day for a two-day tour to the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Every year on October 27, the Indian Army observes “Infantry Day” in honour of the day in 1947 when the 1st Battalion of the Sikh Regiment landed at Srinagar Airbase and demonstrated great bravery to foil the Pakistan Army’s plans to invade Kashmir with the aid of tribal raiders.
That is why every year on October 27, the Indian Army celebrates it as ‘Infantry Day’.