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The Indian Army on March 9 put in a 100-foot-tall national flag in the hilly Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir with a senior officer terming the endeavour a befitting tribute to the numerous troopers who laid down their lives for the nation.
This was the second such high-mast flag hoisted by the Army in the Chenab valley area, which was as soon as a hotbed of terrorism earlier than it was fully cleared over a decade in the past. In July final yr, a 100-foot-high national flag was put in in the close by Kishtwar city.
General Officer Commanding of the Army’s Delta Force Maj. Gen. Ajay Kumar unfurled the tallest flagpole on the Doda sports activities stadium together with the commander, Sector 9, Rashtriya Rifles, Brig. Samir Okay. Palande, Doda Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan and Senior Superintendent of Police Abdul Qayoom.
Maj. Gen. Kumar honoured the following of kin of troopers who had died in the service of the nation and in addition felicitated members of the civil society who’ve contributed immensely in the direction of nation-building.
“The tallest flag is a tribute to the countless soldiers of Chenab valley region who have made the ultimate sacrifice while safeguarding the unity and integrity of the nation,” the GOC mentioned.
He mentioned the 100-foot-high national flag, the primary of its variety in Doda, was not solely a proud second for the Army but in addition for all of the residents of the hilly district.
“The national flag, which may be seen from a protracted distance, will make each citizen really feel pleasure for the nation,” Maj. Gen. Kumar said. Set amid the beautiful and salubrious hills of Doda, the flag adds to the attraction of the location.
“The feeling of the long-lasting national flag which is standing tall and exquisite can’t be expressed in phrases however certainly that is making each citizen of India swelling with pleasure. This will certainly go a good distance in inculcating the sense of belonging for the nation among the many residents of Doda, particularly the youthful era,” Mr. Mahajan added.
Locals especially students and ‘Veer Naris‘ (war widows) who had gathered in large numbers to witness the event expressed gratitude to the Army.
“By inviting us to this occasion, the Army has made us really feel happy with the achievements of my martyred husband. This is the great thing about our Army that they always remember the sacrifices of the troopers and their households,” said Chinta Devi, wife of the most decorated soldier in the history of Indian Army Naib Subedar Chunni Lal.
Naib Subedar Lal, who was awarded Ashok Chakra (posthumously), Vir Chakra and Sena Medal, sacrificed his life in the service of the nation fighting a group of terrorists trying to sneak through the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of north Kashmir on June 24, 2007. Simran Sharma (14), a student from Doda, said she is fortunate to be part of this historic moment.
“I am also grateful to the Army for letting me perform on this historic occasion. This proud feeling will remain with me for the rest of my life,” the lady, who was a part of the troupe which carried out on the occasion, mentioned.
Tahir Farooq, a scholar of Government Degree College, Doda, mentioned he’s feeling happy with the set up of the jumbo flag as he reminds the time when there have been no national flags seen wherever as a consequence of terrorism.
