Western Command commemorates 79th Raising Day

The Army’s Western Command celebrated its 79th Raising Day at Chandimandir today. On the occasion, Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, complimented all ranks for their selfless services demonstrated ably during Operation Sindoor and the recent flood relief operations in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. He exhorted them to continue to uphold the finest traditions of valour and remain steadfast in service to the Nation.

To commemorate the occasion, Lt Gen Mohit Wadhwa, Chief of Staff, Western Command, paid floral tributes to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath at the Veer Smriti war memorial in Chandimandir.

The celebrations this year were juxtaposed with the commemorations of the 60th anniversary of the victory in the India-Pakistan War of 1965, which was primarily fought by the Western Command.

Western Command was raised on September 15, 1947 amid the upheaval of Partition. Initially, established as Delhi and East Punjab Command, it was responsible for the defence of Delhi and Punjab regions.