Published 15:13 IST, October 27th 2019
Infantry personifies diligence & bravery, says PM Modi on Infantry Day
as the Army celebrated 73rd Infantry Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to the soldiers on saying "infantry personifies diligence & bravery".
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As Army celebrated 73rd Infantry Day on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to soldiers on saying "infantry personifies diligence and bravery". Infantry Day is observed on October 27 to mark first Infantry action post-independence. On this day in 1947, leing elements of Indian Army from 1st Battalion of Sikh Regiment was airlifted from Delhi to Srinagar and gallantly fought raiders aided by Pakistan Army.
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Amry Chief lays wreath
To commemorate selfless dedication by infantrymen, Indian Army Chief of Staff, General Bipin Rawat on Sunday laid a wreath at National War Memorial in Delhi. He also paid tribute to brave soldiers who laid down ir lives for country.
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Marathon run on Infantry Day
To celebrate day, Infantry School has anunced first edition of Infantry Marathon on vember 3 at Mhow in Indore. According to reports, school is one of premier military training institutes in India and is held as alma mater of Infantry.
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Rajnath Singh extends wishes
Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh on Sunday has extended his wishes to army soldiers on Infantry day. He said that "nation will never forget selfless service and sacrifice" of soldiers.
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10:25 IST, October 27th 2019