Srinagar: Indian Army’s ‘Dare Devil’ motorcycle display team performed at BadamiBagh cantonment to commemorate 24th Kargil Vijay Diwas on Thursday, an Army spokesman said in a statement.
“The ‘Dare Devil’ team has a glorious past of 88 years during which they have performed 1600 shows and have earned 31 World Records including 9 Guinness Records. The team comprises of 37 volunteer soldiers and 30 motorcycles led by Captain AshishRana. The team performed death defying stunts and shows which left audience spellbound. The show was viewed by civil dignitaries and locals of Srinagar,” the statement added.
“On the occasion, Major General PBS Lamba, VSM, GOC 31 Sub Area said that the event was organised to pay homage to the brave soldiers who fought the Kargil war in 1999 to defend the integrity of the nation. He also added that the motorcycle show was organised to motivate the youth of Jammu and Kashmir to join Indian Army,” the statement said.