Srinagar: Army on Sunday paid homage to the fallen heroes of the force who laid down their lives while safeguarding the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
A defence spokesman said, under the aegis of Pharkian Brigade, an honouring the gallants event was organised at Balbir, a forward location on LoC, in Keran sector aimed at paying homage to the fallen heroes who went beyond the call of duty and laid down their lives while safeguarding the country.
He said keeping up with the finest traditions of the Indian Army the soldiers sacrificed their lives while safeguarding the LoC.
The event was attended by various serving Army personnel and veterans of 25 Punjab Regt who travelled from all over India.
Brig A K Goyal (Retd) being the senior most veteran and Major General Dinesh Hooda, being the senior most serving officer attended the occasion.
The function was one of its kinds which was organized in a high altitude area, including events of “Ardas and Path”, wreath laying and interaction with the soldiers presently deployed in Balbir and sharing of invaluable experience and guidance to the young warriors.