Tezpur, Oct 27: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) participated in the 77th Infantry Day celebration at 4 Corps, Tezpur, Assam on Friday. The Governor laid a wreath at the Gajraj War Memorial to honour the heroes of Infantry, who made the supreme sacrifice in service of the nation.
This day has a unique significance for the nation, as it was on this day in 1947 that Infantry-men from the Indian Army became the first troops to land at Srinagar airport, an act which turned back the invaders from the outskirts of Srinagar and saved the state of Jammu and Kashmir from a Pakistan backed tribal invasion.
In his message to all Infantry troops stationed in Arunachal Pradesh on the momentous occasion, Parnaik exhorted them to rededicate themselves to the core value of the Indian Army and proud traditions of bravery, sacrifice, selfless devotion to duty, professionalism and resolve to defend the integrity and sovereignty of the nation.
The Governor, who is on a two-day visit to the Corps Headquarters, which he commanded in 2009, interacted with the Principal Staff Officers and all ranks, including Kangto Expedition Team.
Lt. General Manish Erry, AVSM, SM, General Officer Commanding, 4 Corps briefed the Governor about the initiatives and areas responsibilities, which includes the western part of Arunachal Pradesh.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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