Srinagar, Apr 15: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday unveiled the renovated War Memorial at the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI) centre here.
The renovated war memorial of the JAKLI Regiment at Rangreth near the Old Airfield Srinagar was unveiled on the regiment’s 78th Raising Day.
“I am thankful to the regiment for giving me the opportunity to hand over this memorial. I pray that they stay safe and continue their good work,” Abdullah said after the ceremony.
The JAKLI regimental centre was founded on April 15, 1948 at Haft Chinar here and it was shifted to Rangreth in 1993.
The regimental centre is recognised as one of the best training centres of the Indian Army where a rigorous nine-month training programme, including field craft, weapon handling, and physical training, is conducted for recruits.
The function was also attended by former J&K chief minister Farooq Abdullah, Colonel of the JAKLI Regiment Lt. Gen. Manish Erry, Chief of Staff 15 Corps Maj Gen Saurabh Sharma, GOC 31 Sub Area Maj Gen Abhijit Mitra, Commandant JAKLI Regimental Centre Srinagar Brig. Ved Beniwal and officers of the Regiment.
The Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry Regiment, one of the most decorated regiments of the Indian Army, has a rich legacy of valour and sacrifice, an official press release said.
Originating from the J&K Militia raised during the 1947 conflict, the Regiment has played a pivotal role in major military operations, including the wars of 1965 and 1971, Operation Meghdoot in Siachen, and Operation Vijay during the Kargil conflict.
