Kupwara, Aug 15: The students of Hospitality and Retail supported by IIFL Foundation and implemented by REACHA participated in a flag hoisting ceremony at DC Office Kupwara and interacted with Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate Ayushi Sudan (IAS).
The students handed over the Tiranga to the DC as a token of their love for the nation. The national anthem was also sung, an official said, adding that there were more than 100 people present during the flag hoisting, including people from the local community. The event was undertaken with guidance from Col MS Navalgatti, CO, 41 RR of the Indian Army at Kupwara.
The staff and students of the project and local civilians participated in a Tiranga rally to Machil – 60 km from Kupwara – near the Line of Control and distributed Indian flags in the villages that were on the way. The participants were received at Machil under the supervision of Brigadier Vinod Singh Negi (Commander 53 Infantry Brigade). Col Rajat Kumar Birman (CO 56 RR) along with other Army officers hoisted the Tiranga on 15 August along with students and staff. Tributes were paid to army martyrs at Machil War Memorial.
There was a lot of excitement amongst everyone as people came out of their homes together to celebrate the 77th Independence Day. “Indian army appreciated the efforts of the IIFL Foundation and REACHA for organising such an event near the Line of Control. This has sent a very positive message across the border that the people of Kashmir love their nation like other citizens of India,” the official said.
