
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 18: The Indian Army’s Corps of Engineers, also called the Sappers, today observed its 237th Corps Day.
On this occasion, a wreath laying ceremony to pay tribute to martyrs was organised at the Veer Smriti at Chandimandir Cantonment.
Maj Gen S Radhakrishnan, the Chief Engineer of Western Command and Veterans of Corps of Engineers, paid tributes to the martyrs.
Engineers are one of the oldest supporting arms of the Army and consists of four wings – Combat Engineers, Military Engineering Services, Border Roads Organization and Military Survey. Sappers of the Western Command have been on the forefront for the development of border areas with better road connectivity and improved infrastructure for the populace.