Northern Army commander interacts with Kargil War Veer Naris

JAMMU: Northern Command Army Commander Lt Gen YK Joshi on Tuesday interacted with Kargil War Veer Naris of the 13 JAK RIF at his official residence at Udhampur.
Udhampur-based defence spokesperson said that Lt Gen Joshi was the commanding officer of the unit during the war and had been very closely connected to Veer Naris and War Veterans. "He has always been concerned and reaching out to them for welfare of their families and personal growth of their children. The Veer Naris visited Mata Vaishno Devi shrine on November 1, which was facilitated by Northern Command headquarters," he added.
"Commending their resilience, he assured them all possible support for their efforts towards well-being and professional empowerment of their children. During the interaction, the Army Commander thanked Vishal Batra, brother of Captain Vikram Batra, Param Vir Chakra, for sponsoring the visit. The Veer Naris and their family members were deeply touched by this gesture to invite them to his residence and affirm the warmth of the bravest of the brave," he added.
Rich tributes paid to martyrs of O P Hill
In order to remember the valour of the martyrs of O P Hill, the Indian Army organized a memorial ceremony at Bhimber Gali (BG) Brigade headquarters to pay tributes to martyrs who laid their lives while defending the nation on November 2, 1965.
Jammu-based Defence spokesperson Lt Col Devender Anand said, "The battle of O P Hill was one of the finest in the history of Indian Army, epitomising the indomitable resolve, stubborn determination and fiery courage. Bhimber Gali Brigade paid rich tributes to the spirit of Indian soldiers in a solemn ceremony."
He said, "Darshan Singh Dwar was also inaugurated on the occasion to honour Naik Darshan Singh, Maha Vir Chakra (posthumously). Senior officers were present on this occasion."