Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, November 18

The Corps of Engineers of the Indian Army, also called Sappers, celebrated their 235th Corps Day today.
On this occasion, a solemn wreath-laying ceremony to pay tributes to the martyrs was organised at the Veer Smriti War Memorial in Chandimandir.
A large number of serving and retired Sappers attended the event. A social get-together was also organised in the evening.
The Corps of Engineers is one of the oldest Support Arms of the Army and has four constituents namely Combat Engineers, Military Engineering Services, Border Roads Organisation and Military Survey.
In addition to providing combat engineering support during war and development of infrastructure during peace, the Corps has rendered yeomen service in aid to civil authorities during natural calamities. Their rescue, relief and rehabilitation operations during Kashmir floods and Nepal earthquake further reinforced their versatility and omnipresence.
The Sappers of Western Command have been on the forefront of development of border areas, providing better road connectivity and improved infrastructure for the populace. In the hinterland, they have strived tirelessly to improve the living conditions of the military personnel and beautify the cantonments.