Kharga Corps celebrates 46th Raising Day

Ambala, October 6

The Kharga Corps celebrated its 46th Raising Day here in Ambala Cantonment today. With the prospect of war with Pakistan looming ominously, the corps was raised in October 1971 in Krishna Nagar, West Bengal, with an intention to fight in East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).Pressed into full-fledged action within months of its raising, the corps proved its mettle in battle, capturing important towns of Khulna, Jessore, Jhenida, Magura, Faridpur and great swathes of territory between the Ganges and Padma rivers. Subsequently, the corps shifted westwards and its headquarters is located in Ambala since 1985.Armed to the teeth with a formidable arsenal, the Kharga Corps is equipped with the most modern tanks, artillery gun system, and variety of mission-oriented arsenals. It is one of the most potent corps of the Indian Army.It is called the Kharga Corps because of its unique formation sign. The day was celebrated solemnly with wreath laying by the Corps Commander on the War Memorial in remembrance of martyrs. —TNS