Hundreds of ex-servicemen, vir naris from Punjab, Rajasthan participate in Abohar rally
Veer naris, veer matas, and war-wounded veterans were honoured with tokens of appreciation for their distinguished service and sacrifice to the nation
The Indian Army's Amogh Division under Headquarters Sapta Shakti Command organised an ex-servicemen rally and medical camp at Abohar Military Station, Punjab, on Sunday.
It was a reunion of hundreds of ex-servicemen coming from Fazilka, Muktsar, Faridkot, Sriganganagar, and Hanumangarh. The event witnessed an overwhelming participation of more than 3,000 veterans, veer naris, veer matas, and their next of kin (NoKs) from the region.
The event was attended by Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, Army Commander, Sapta Shakti Command, Barinder Jit Kaur, Regional President, Sapta Shakti AWWA, and Lieutenant General Shamsher Singh Virk, GOC, Chetak Corps, along with civil dignitaries.
Senior Army officers and representatives from various welfare organisations were also in attendance.
The event commenced with a vibrant cultural programme featuring performances by students of Army Public School, Abohar, and a military pipe band celebrating the spirit of soldiering and the pivotal role of veterans in nation-building.
Various record offices, banks, police, MSMEs, and government welfare agencies, including DIAV, AWPO, ECHS, and Zila Sainik Boards, had established help desks and stalls to assist ex-servicemen. A medical camp provided comprehensive health check-ups and specialist consultancy to the attendees.
Army commander addressed the veterans and reaffirmed the commitment of Sapta Shakti Command towards ensuring regular communication, interaction, empowerment, felicitation, and comprehensive care of veterans, veer naris, and veer matas.
The rally culminated with a felicitation ceremony wherein veer naris, veer matas, and war-wounded veterans were honoured with tokens of appreciation in recognition of their distinguished service and sacrifice to the nation.
Additionally, mobility aids and essential equipment, including three-wheeler e-scootys, 24 wheelchairs, 26 hearing aids, 50 walking sticks, 10 BP machines, 10 oximeters, and substantial financial aid were presented to several disabled ex-servicemen.
Veterans and veer naris expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Indian Army and the state government for organising the rally, which provided a valuable opportunity to reconnect with our veterans, gain awareness of welfare schemes, and seek on-ground assistance from various agencies.
