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| Our forces follow rules of engagement, says Army Chief General Bikram Singh
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| INDIA
, 15-January-2013
1:18:26 AM |
| The Indian Army is celebrating the 65th Army Day today and on the occasion, Army Chief General Bikram Singh present gallantry awards to valiant soldiers who exhibited exceptional courage and lost their lives in the line of duty.
The Army paid homage to the martyred soldiers at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate in New Delhi.
Speaking on the occasion, General Singh said, "I am proud to say that the Indian Army has been able to fulfil the country's expectations. Our country has been facing both internal as well as external challenges and let me assure you, that the Indian Army is ready for all the challenges."
In keeping with the various challenges, we have upheld the standards of the operation preparedness of the Army. We have stressed on infrastructure projects that will also benefit civilians. We have also stressed on the need to modernise the Army," the Army Chief said.
He also said that the Indian Army has received praise for upholding human values, adding that it follows rules of engagement at the border.
This is a very sacred day for the 1.1-million strong Indian Army. On January 15, 1948, Lt Gen KC Kariappa, who later became the Field Marshal, took over as the first Indian commander-in-chief of the Indian Army. Since then, the Army observes the day as the Indian Army Day.
Ninety one soldiers lost their lives in the line of duty last year. Two more - Lance Naik Sudhakar Singh and Hemraj - were killed on January 8 this year by the Pakistan Army regulars after infiltrating into Indian territory in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Story first published: January 15, 2013 10:48 ISTTags: Army Chief, Army Day, General Bikram Singh, Indian Army
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