Early Times Report
LEH, May 23: Mr. N. N. Vohra, Governor Jammu and Kashmir, has lauded the officers and men of the Indian Army, for guarding the frontiers of the country in extremely difficult climatic and challenging conditions, adding that the entire nation is proud of their devotion and commitment. The Governor, as Chief Guest, was addressing the Golden Jubilee Celebrations function of the Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre at the Rinchen Auditorium at Leh today.
The Governor observed that Golden Jubilee is a joyous and important landmark in the evolution of any organization which provides an opportunity to look back on past achievements and prepare to effectively meet the upcoming challenges. In this context, he added that the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the raising of the Ladakh Scouts Regiment is an exciting occasion to recall the glorious achievements of the valiant officers and men of this Regiment, one of the youngest in the Indian Army, and for the Ladakh Scouts to re-dedicate themselves to serve the nation with renewed zeal and commitment. Referring to late Col. Rinchen, the Governor observed that the Ladakh Scouts have every reason to be proud of producing such gallant soldiers.
The Governor recalled the outstanding bravery displayed by the officers and jawans of the Ladakh Scouts in the 1962, 1965, 1971 operations and during OP Meghdoot and OP Vijay in which the Regiment had participated since its raising, and the sacrifices made by them for safeguarding the territorial integrity of the country while discharging their duties in extremely challenging conditions. He paid glowing tribute to all those officers and jawans of the Regiment who laid down their lives in the service of the nation.
Referring to a large number of ex-Servicemen and Veer Naris present on this occasion, the Governor emphasized the need for all the required measures being taken for promoting their welfare.
The Governor congratulated all ranks of the Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre and their families on the joyous occasion of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Regiment.
The Governor felicitated a number of Veer Naris and War Heroes on this occasion. He also went around various stalls put up as part of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre and took keen interest in them. The Governor presented a memento to the Ladakh Scouts Regiment on this historical occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Lt. Gen. Rajan Bakshi, GOC, 14 Corps, dwelt on the achievements of the Ladakh Scouts Regiment. He thanked the Governor for being the Chief Guest on the occasion of Golden Jubilee of the Regiment. Col. S. S. Patil, Commandant, Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre, presented a memento to the Governor as a memorabilia of this important occasion.
Captain (Hony) Tsephal, President, Ex-Servicemen League, presented a Vote of Thanks.
Among those present on this occasion were Mr. Sonam Dorjay, Executive Councillor, Agriculture; Mr. Navin K. Choudhary, Principal Secretary to the Governor; Mr. Tsering Morup, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Leh; Mr. Vivek Gupta, SSP Leh; senior officers of Army and ex-servicemen. |
