To commemorate the Golden Jubiliee of Indo-Pak war 1965, the Western Command Chandimandir on Thursday organised ‘Army Equipment Display’ at K- Area, Zirakpur. lt Gen KJ Singh, GOC-in-C Western Command inaugurated the event by releasing tri-coloured balloons symbolizing Indian victory in the 1965 War. Spread over two days, the event will conclude on Friday.
The Exhibition displayed spectrum of weapons and equipment including guns, mortars, tanks, bridging equipment, latest communication equipment and medical facilities. The Army also displayed its capabilities to fight in chemical, nuclear and biological environment. Various counter IED equipment were also on display. Variety of packed and ready to eat meals for the troops deployed in extreme cold climate were also exhibited.
On this occasion, the Infantry Mortar Platoon demonstrated their stealth and agility to bring heavy volume of fire supporting own assaulting troops. The high standards of training and fitness were quite evident from the Unarmed Combat demonstrated by Commandos of Special Forces. The Horse Show, Khukri skills and Gatka made a mark on the memories of approximately 1,500 children from various schools and colleges of the Tri- City. The students evinced a keen interest in the panoramic spectacle of a good variety of weaponry and an array of robust army vehicles.