Army celebrates 76th ‘Naushera Day’

Jammu, Feb 07: The White Knight Corps of Indian Army celebrated the 76th ‘Naushera Day’ commemorating the supreme sacrifice of Nk Jadunath Singh, PVC in the Battle of Naushera.
The Battle of Naushera was the fiercest battle in 1947-48 Indo-Pak War in Naushera Sector of Rajouri District in Jammu & Kashmir.
“The Battle of Naushera is unique wherein the residents fought along with the Army with little disregard to their own life or property to save the Motherland,” the Jammu based Defence PRO, Suneel Bartwal said.
As a tribute, the event was celebrated with locals, ESM and civil administration authorities.
Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva, AVSM, SM, GOC 16 Corps, Maj Gen Gaurav Rishi, SC, SM, GOC 25 Inf Div, civil and military officials laid wreaths at Veer Bhoomi in remembrance of Nk Jadunath Singh, PVC who made supreme sacrifice in service to the nation.
The event was followed by a cultural fest by the students of various schools of Naushera. GOC White Knight Corps awarded the school children and the teachers for their enthusiasm and active participation.
He also interacted with people of Naushera and ESMs, and felicitated decorated soldiers, Veer Naris and Veterans from Naushera town and nearby border villages.
While speaking on the occasion, GOC paid tributes to the gallant population of Naushera who fought alongside the Indian Army.
He also acknowledged the contribution of the Gurjar and Bakarwal community for maintaining peace in the region and assured them that the Indian Army is always with them.
In the run up to ‘Naushera Day Celebrations’ Indian Army also conducted various events like Multi Specialty Medical Camp, wherein 535 locals were treated.
An Artificial Limbs Camp was also organized by the Army during which 54 Artificial limbs, 47 Wheelchair and Crutches were provided to the needy people.