Parakram Diwas : 2nd Anniversary of Surgical Strikes

29th September, 2018

Parakram Diwas : 2nd Anniversary of Surgical Strikes on 29th September

It was two yrs ago that the Indian Army carried out surgical strikes inside Pakistan occupied Kashmir on 29 Sep 2016. The retaliation by means of multiple surgical strikes to arrest Pakistan sponsored terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and killing of 18 soldiers in Uri was a befitting and considered response by the Indian Army.

Today as we commemorate the 2nd anniversary of surgical strikes we salute our Martyrs who went down fighting the terrorists on the Indian soil and remind the adversary of our capabilities to respond at time and place of our choosing.

The 2nd anniversary was marked by numerous events organized by under command sectors and units spread throughout the area of responsibility IGAR (South). The main event was organised by Tulihal Battalion at Little Flower School, Imphal where approximately 1200 Students of Little Flower School and 130 NCC Cadet of Manipur Battalion witnessed the saga of valour displayed by the Indian Army in the surgical strikes.

Parakram Diwas : 2nd Anniversary of Surgical Strikes on 29th September

The event commenced with welcome song and traditional performance by the students, followed by military band display, display of weapons and equipment. The movie on surgical strikes was also keenly watched by students and locals at the school. Similar events were organised at Navodaya Vidyalaya and multiple places in Imphal by the formation.

The students and locals across Imphal enthusiastically filled the Message Boards with their appreciation and love for the Assam Rifles and the Indian Army. Students were seemingly encouraged to join the forces and took selfies with Grafitti, soldiers and weapons.

There was an atmosphere of energy and elation amongst the local populace. They wanted to be part of contribution made by the Indian Army and Assam Rifles in building of our Nation.

Parakram Diwas : 2nd Anniversary of Surgical Strikes on 29th September

Mr Asni Kumar, Mr Th Basanta, Brig RK Singh, Dy IG IGAR(South), Col Dadhwal, Col Ops 9 Sector and Offg CO 5 JAK Rif Lt Col Shishir Srivastava. Along with Principal of Little Flower School graced the occasion, congratulated the forces and expressed their gratitude for this earnest endeavour by the Indian Armed Forces.

IGAR (South) addresses at the 'Parakarm Parv’ celebrations

IGAR (South) Maj Gen K P Singh, YSM addressed an esteemed gathering at the official ‘Parakram Parv’ celebration organized by the Manipur State Govt at the Banquat hall at 1st MR. The programme was attended by the Hon’ble CM Sri N Biren Singh, Dy CM Y Joykumar, Members of State Cabinet, MLAs, Official from Police and State administrative

IGAR (South) during his address to the gathering shared the intrinsic details of the operation by our brave soldiers. He also underlined the significance of this action in our dealing with the adversary at the line of control.

He further added that it conveyed the massage to Pakistani establishment that the Indian Army will take prohibitive punitive action for all such misadventures in future also. With this action, the Indian Army successfully avenged the death of 19 brave Indian soldiers.

IGAR (South) Maj Gen K P Singh, YSM addressed at the 'Parakarm Parv’ celebrations

Gen KP Singh also conveyed deep respects and gratitude to the large number of Manipuri People who have contributed immensely towards the nation building not only by laying down their lives in the various wars fought by India but also in numerous other fields like sports, music, dance and culture only to name a few.

He also urged everyone, especially the young girls and boys, to rededicate ourselves to contribute - in any field, in any manner possible - to the growth of the nation into a rich and a developed country and taking it to its rightful place at the top of the world.

IGAR (South) thanked the state government for organizing the ‘Parakarm Parv’ in such a grand scale. He assured of continued efforts by the Assam Rifles to ensure safety and security in the state.