Tribune News Service
Jammu, November 18
The Chushul Brigade of the Trishul Division ofthe Army today commemorated the 53rd anniversary of the battle of Rezang La in Ladakh.
Chushul is synonymous with the battle ofRezang La.
It was fought during the 1962 war, where the personnel of 13 Kumaonled by Maj ShaitanSingh, Param Vir Chakra awardee, fought theChinese troops, said a defence spokesperson.
Continuing with the tradition of honouring the war heroes, the Chushul Brigade commemorated the 53rd anniversary of the battle of Rezang La in Ladakh today, he said.
War veterans, ex-servicemen and war widows from adjoining areas were invited and honoured during the function.
The celebrations commenced with archery and drawing competitions among the villages of Chushul, Tsaka, Tangtse, Durbuk, Mann, Merak, Phobrang and Parma.
The event culminated with a wreath-laying ceremony at the war memorial, where war veterans, senior Army officers, war widows, civil dignitaries and local residents paid their homage to the fallen heroes, he said.