Srinagar: The 76th Infantry Day to commemorate the contributions of the Infantry, the largest fighting arm of the Indian Army was celebrated on 27 October 2021 at BARAMULLA.
This day has a unique significance for the Nation, as it was on this day in 1947 that Infantrymen from the Indian Army, led by 1 SIKH, landed at Srinagar Airfield and saved the State of J&K from a ruthless and treacherous Pakistani invasion.
The Infantry since time immemorial has displayed fortitude, indomitable resoluteness, and dogged determination all through its chequered history. The fighting spirit of the Indian Army’s versatile ‘Infantry’ has always been appreciated all over the world.
As part of the Infantry Day celebrations, a ‘Wreath Laying’ ceremony was held at Maqbool Sherwanis Grave and subsequently at SIKH War Memorial Baramulla, to honor the fallen heroes of the Infantry, who made the supreme sacrifice on various battlefields in service of the Nation.
Maj General Ajay Chandpuria, VSM, GOC 19 Infantry Div, and other decorated veterans laid wreaths on this solemn occasion.
The event also witnessed the presence of Commander 79 Mountain Brigade, Commander 19 Arty Brigade, Colonels of the Infantry Regiments, and all ranks of the units of the formation.
Maj Gen Ajay Chanpdpuria, GOC 19 Infantry Div addressed the gathering and exhorted everyone to rededicate themselves to the core values of bravery, sacrifice, selfless devotion to duty and professionalism, and to remain steadfast in their resolve to defend the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Country.
