Poonch Day was a becoming tribute to the unbreakable bond between the folks of Poonch and Indian Military.
Poonch:
Roughly 5,000 veterans participated in a grand occasion in Poonch on Friday to mark the 77th anniversary of the historic navy link-up of Poonch, a border district in Jammu and Kashmir, with the remainder of the nation, in accordance with a launch.
The Poonch Hyperlink-Up Day is a major occasion within the historical past of Jammu and Kashmir, commemorating the Indian Military’s profitable conclusion of a grueling 15-month siege of Poonch on today in 1948 underneath the management of the revered Brigadier Pritam Singh.
Regardless of enduring starvation, illness, and relentless assaults by the Pakistani Military, the unwavering spirit of the folks of Poonch and the Indian Military triumphed.
On this event, Lieutenant Normal Navin Sachdeva, AVSM, SM, Normal Officer Commanding, 16 Corps, mirrored on the shared legacy, stating, “At the moment, we come collectively to honour the braveness, resilience, and unbreakable bond that the Awam and Indian Military have shared over the previous 77 years.”
The celebrations witnessed enthusiastic participation in sports activities similar to soccer, cricket, hockey, and volleyball, with villages competing passionately and showcasing distinctive expertise. Metropolis FC, Shahpur Cricket Membership, Shyam Lal Hockey Membership, and Shaheed Manjeet Singh Membership emerged victorious. Taekwondo, a comparatively unusual sport within the area, additionally featured performances worthy of nationwide recognition. A motorbike rally was flagged off as a part of the festivities.
A Expertise Hunt offered a platform for younger performers, together with Nazir, a visually impaired poet from Mendhar, who expressed his gratitude, saying, “Performing in entrance of such a big viewers is a dream come true. I’m grateful to the Military for giving us this chance.” The Normal Officer Commanding of the 25 Infantry Division emphasised the significance of such occasions in fostering unity, stating, “That is greater than a contest; it’s a celebration of our shared goals and energy in unity.”
Lieutenant Normal Navin Sachdeva interacted with the winners, applauding their willpower and sportsmanship. Alongside sports activities, cultural occasions showcased the district’s wealthy heritage, that includes conventional people songs, dances, and poetry distinctive to Poonch, highlighting the unity and shared historical past of the area.
The Normal additional remarked, “These veterans served their time within the Military. Now it is our flip to serve them.” The rally, held on the historic Pritam Stadium, underscored the Indian Military’s enduring dedication to its veterans.
A Defence spokesperson famous, “For the folks of Poonch and the Indian Military, Poonch Day is greater than a commemoration–it is a celebration of a dwelling, respiration relationship. The district has been buzzing with exercise for the previous month, culminating in a collection of vibrant occasions reflecting the neighborhood’s festive spirit.”
Poonch Day 2024 was a becoming tribute to the resilience, braveness, and unbreakable bond between the folks of Poonch and the Indian Military. It celebrated a shared legacy that continues to guard this important border district and its neighborhood, in accordance with the discharge.
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