The 100-ft-high National Flag at Gulmarg in Baramulla. PTI

Srinagar, August 10

The Army on Tuesday dedicated to the nation a 100-foot tall National Flag at the famous ski-resort of Gulmarg as part of the celebrations of 75 years of Independence. Lieutenant General YK Joshi, Commander, Northern Command, presided over the ceremony, Srinagar-based Defence PRO Colonel Emron Musavi said.

Col Emron Musavi, Defence PRO

Tourist attraction

The flag adds to the tourist attraction of the town.

The flag adds to the tourist attraction of the location, he said. During the ceremony, the Commander said the flag was a tribute to the countless Kashmiris, who made “the ultimate sacrifice” while safeguarding the nation’s integrity.

Colonel Musavi said Joshi also honoured the next of kin of soldiers who had made sacrifice in the service to the nation. — PTI