JKNEWS Today
Srinagar, November 01:
. Zojila Day was commemorated at Zojila War Memorial near Dras today to celebrate the gallant action by Indian troops in ‘Operation Bison’ in 1948 which was launched on the icy heights of Zojila pass .
Zojila day epitomises the indomitable spirit of bravery & ‘Never Say Die’ attitude of the Indian Army. This battle was also historic for the reason that tanks were used for the first time at such heights.
The commemoration of the day was marked with a solemn wreath laying by Maj Gen Praveen Kumar Airy, General Officer Commanding ‘Forever in Operations’ Division of the Fire and Fury Corps on behalf of the Indian Army, to pay homage to the gallant bravehearts, who have etched their names in history by liberating the Zojila pass from Pakistani Intruders.
Maj Gen Praveen Kumar Airy interacted with the soldiers and called upon all ranks to continue to draw inspiration from the heroic deeds of the bravehearts and always keep ‘Nation First’ in their endeavours.
