Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Nov 18: Army today celebrated the 53rd anniversary of Battle of Rezang La which was fought duirng 1962 India-China War in Ladakh Division.
“Battle of Rezang La fought during the war of 1962 is one among the few battles of the world where troops fought with the enemy till last man, last round and created history of their valiance in the defence of the motherland,” said a defence spokesman here.
He said to commemorate the epic battle of Rezang La, the war veterans, ex-servicemen and war widows from adjoining areas were invited and honoured during a function organized here. “The celebrations commenced with conduct of archery and drawing competitions among the villages of Chushul, Tsaka, Tangtse, Durbuk, Mann, Merak, Phobrang and Parma,” the spokesman said.
“The occasion witnessed willing participation from the villagers in sports and cultural competitions. The event culminated today with impressive wreath laying ceremony at the battle of Rezang La war memorial, where war veterans, senior army officers, war widows, civil dignitaries and locals paid their homage to the fallen heroes,” the defence spokesman added.
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