A 100-foot-tall national flag was put in by the Indian Army on Thursday in the hilly Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir.
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 Ok 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 additionally 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 stated.
He stated the 100-foot-high national flag, the primary of its variety in Doda, was not solely a proud second for the Army but additionally 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 delight for the nation,” Maj Gen Kumar stated.
Set amid the gorgeous and salubrious hills of Doda, the flag provides to the attraction of the placement.
“The feeling of the iconic national flag which is standing tall and beautiful cannot be expressed in words but surely this is making every citizen of India swelling with pride. This will surely go a long way in inculcating the sense of belonging for the country among the residents of Doda, especially the younger generation,” Mahajan added.
Locals particularly college students and ‘Veer Naris’ (conflict widows) who had gathered in massive numbers to witness the occasion expressed gratitude to the Army.
“By inviting us to this event, the Army has made us feel proud of the achievements of my martyred husband. This is the beauty of our Army that they never forget the sacrifices of the soldiers and their families,” stated Chinta Devi, spouse of probably the most embellished soldier in the historical past 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 preventing a gaggle of terrorists making an attempt to sneak by means of the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of north Kashmir on June 24, 2007.
Simran Sharma (14), a scholar from Doda, stated she is lucky to be a part of this historic second.
“I’m additionally grateful to the Army for letting me carry out on this historic event. This proud feeling will stay with me for the remainder of my life,” the lady, who was a part of the troupe which carried out on the occasion, stated.
Tahir Farooq, a scholar of Government Degree College, Doda, stated 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 anyplace as a consequence of terrorism.
