Bravery, sefless service & sacrifice of Gen Zorawar Singh of Dogra Army remembered

Scoop News April 13, 2010

Jammu,India,April 13 (Scoop News) - It was General Zorawar Singh of Dogra Army who with his sword drew the borders in the Himalayas and included Ladakh, Skardu and Baltistan as integral parts of India.

The borders of India, which extend beyond the mighty Himalayas, are the imprint of gallantry of the Dogra Army led by their charismatic general, Zorawar Singh.

To commemorate the bravery, sefless service and sacrifice of Zorawar Singh, every year 13 April is celebrated as General Zorawar Singh Day. This year again, a befitting function was organized by the Army at Zorawar Chowk, Bahu Plaza Jammu.

Wreaths were laid on behalf of the Colonel of the Regiment, Jammu & Kashmir Rifles and Ladakh Scouts and GOC Tiger Division. Senior Army Officers, Brig (Retd) R S Langeh, VSM, Director Sainik Welfare Department Jammu, Maj Gen (Retd) Goverdhan Singh Jamwal, President J&K Ex-Servicemen League, Veterans and Civil dignitaries laid wreaths at the Zorawar memorial and remembered the contribution of this legendary general of the Dogra Army.

The event was attended by a large number of army personnel and veterans who flocked from far flung areas to pay homage to this brave son of the country. This grand event was organized by the 20th Battalion, the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, Sainik Welfare Board and J&K Ex-Servicemen League.

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