Srinagar: On the occasion of “Kargil Rajat Jayanti Mahotsav,” the Chinar Warriors Friday organized a Riding Expedition from Kaman Setu, Uri to BB Cantt, Srinagar to pay tribute to the brave soldiers who adorned history with their valour during Operation Vijay.
As part of the commemoration, the GOC, 15 Corps, flagged in the Riding Expedition of Chinar Warriors who participated in the event, at BB Cantonment. Embarking on a symbolic journey, the Expedition started on July 24, 2024, from Uri Kaman post.
Amidst high fervour, the team was felicitated by the chief guest along with the ‘Chinar Ultra Marathon Team’ and ‘Chinar Yuva Band’. The participants included officers, ladies, jawans, including Agniveers and women Agniveers.
The riding expedition comprised Kuldeep Singh Virk, Abhishek Prakash, Kapildev Kumar, Debarata Sen, Jyoti Basappa, Anuja, and others.
The Ultramarathon, which covered a 160 km run from BB Cantt, Srinagar to Drass, was led by Lieutenant Colonel Barsha Rai (Retired), and participants included Deepak, Dharamveer, Narendra Didel, Akhand Pratap Singh, Mendhe Dhanajoy Chandu, Mukesh, Vikash Kumar, Ukade Akash Khanderao, and Manoj Kumar.
Such events not only illuminate the virtues of our Armed Forces but also inspire faith and reverence among the local populace, army said.
