A special programme was organised here at Sainik Rest House on Kargil Vijay Diwas. Detailed information related to Kargil war was given to the masses through a movie.
Addressing the programme, Chief Guest Major General TPS Rawat said that our forces are fully capable to protect the country’s border and people. The Army had displayed great patience and courage under adverse circumstances and won the Kargil war. It was impossible for the Army of any other country to win this war. Major General Rawat told that our Army fought against all odds and defeated the enemy at such a distant place. He said that our jawans dedicate maximum time and a golden period of their lives to the country. We should also bestow a feeling of oneness and extend our cooperation towards them.
Major General Ashok Kumar, Colonel OP Mishra, Colonel VP Tripathi, Colonel Pranav Mishra (Retired) gave detailed information about the conditions of Kargil war in the 16,500 feet high snowy mountains and other wars that were fought and the Army strategy etc.
Eight jawans lost their lives and 48 were injured in this war. The programme ended with the national song after tributes were paid to the Kargil martyrs.
Colonel Girijesh Saxena conducted the programme while Colonel Yashwant K Singh proposed the vote of thanks. Director Sainik Welfare Brigadier RS Nautiyal, Bhopal Ex-Services league President Colonel S Kumar, working/ retired armymen, their relatives, Government servants and elite citizens were present during the
programme.