Early Times Report
Udhampur, Nov 18: To commemorate the epic battle of Rezang La, war veterans, Ex-servicemen and War Widows from adjoining areas were invited and honoured during the function. The celebrations commenced with conduct of Archery and Drawing Competitions among the villages of Chushul, Tsaka, Tangtse, Durbuk, Mann, Merak, Phobrang and Parma.
Chushul is synonymous with the Battle of Rezang La fought during the War of 1962 where troops of 13 KUMAON led by Major Shaitan Singh, Param Vir Chakra (PVC), fought wave after wave of Chinese troops.
History was created as the battle of Rezang La is one of the few battles in the world which was fought till the last breath in defence of the Motherland. Continuing with the tradition of honouring our War Heroes, Chushul Brigade of Army's Trishul Division commemorated the 53rd Anniversary of the Battle of Rezang La. |
