An Army officer lays a wreath at the martyrs’ memorial in Fazilka. Tribune photo

Fazilka: The Teevra Terah Battalion (Kargil) celebrated its golden jubilee with pomp and show. Established on October 1, 1966, the unit is one of the most highly decorated battalions of the Indian Army, having been awarded two Param Vir Chakras, eight Vir Chakras, one Shaurya Chakra, besides other awards for gallantry and distinguished service to the nation. Tributes were paid to martyrs followed by a special “Sainik sammelan”. A large number of veterans and veer naaris of the unit were in attendance. A grievance redressal cell for the veterans was also set up.