A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the War Memorial, Indian Military Academy (IMA) on Friday. The remembrance ceremony is held to pay homage to the alumni of the prestigious training academy, who had laid down their lives while serving the nation. The Commandant of IMA, lieutenant General SK Saini led the officers in laying floral wreaths to the gallant martyrs.
The war memorial is a seven and a half feet bronze statue of a Gentleman Cadet saluting with a sword. To the rear of the statue, are designed arches on the names of the 832 valiant alumni, who have sacrificed their lives till date, are etched.