Tribune News Service

Jammu, June 17

The Indian Army’s Northern Command celebrated its 48th Raising Day in Udhampur on Monday.

Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, Army Commander, Northern Command, paid homage to the gallant soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice by laying a wreath at the Dhruva Shaheed Smarak.

The Northern Command, which was raised on June 17, 1972, has been at the forefront of the nation’s effort to counter security challenges posed by terrorism and externally sponsored proxy war in Jammu and Kashmir.

On the occasion, General Singh exhorted all ranks to rededicate themselves to safeguard national integrity and continue to perform their task with fortitude, dedication and professionalism.

He extended his good wishes to the families and defence civilian staff of the command and complimented the troops for their steadfastness, resolve and exemplary devotion to duty.

Earlier, a blood donation camp was organised on June 15 that saw a huge turnout of volunteers.