Infantry Day celebrations 2023

The day is significant because on October 27, 1947, the first troops of the Indian Army landed at Srinagar airport, forcing the invaders, backed by Pakistan, to retreat.

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On October 26, 1947, the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir, Hari Singh, signed the instrument of accession, and the princely state became a part of the Indian Union

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A Battalion of the Sikh Regiment reached the Srinagar air base to fight against the tribal invaders, who were backed by Pakistan

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