Srinagar, Feb 08: Indian Army commemorated the 76th ‘Naushera Day’ honouring the supreme sacrifice of soldiers in the Battle of Naushera.
Al spokesperson said that it was the fiercest battle in the 1947-48 Indo-Pak War in Naushera Sector of Rajouri District in Jammu and Kashmir. The Battle of Naushera is unique wherein the residents fought alongside the Army with little regard to their own life or property to save the Motherland, he said.
As a tribute to the locals' contribution, the event was celebrated with residents, ESM, and Civil administration authorities.
Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva, AVSM, SM, GOC 16 Corps, Maj Gen Gaurav Rishi, SC, SM, GOC 25 Inf Div, along with civil and military officials, laid wreaths at Veer Bhoomi in remembrance of Nk Jadunath Singh, PVC who made the supreme sacrifice in service to the nation.
The event was followed by a cultural fest by schools of Naushera. GOC White Knight Corps awarded the school children and teachers for their enthusiasm and active participation.
He also interacted with the people of Naushera and ESMs, wherein he felicitated decorated soldiers, Veer Naris, and Veterans from Naushera town and nearby border villages.
Speaking on the occasion, GOC paid tributes to the gallant population of Naushera who fought alongside the Indian Army. He also acknowledged the contribution of the Gujjar Bakarwal community towards maintaining peace in the region and assured them that the Indian Army is always with them.
In the run-up to ‘Naushera Day Celebrations,’ the Indian Army conducted various events including a Multi-Specialty Medical Camp where 535 locals were treated, an Artificial Limbs Camp which provided 54 Artificial limbs, 47 Wheelchairs, and Crutches, a Cross Country Run for the youth population, a Cricket Tournament, and Professional and Vocational Courses.
