Western Command of the Indian Army celebrated its 79th Raising Day today at Chandimandir in the backdrop of 60 years of victory achieved in Indo-Pak War of 1965. Lt Gen Mohit Wadhwa, Chief of Staff, Headquarters Western, paid homage to the fallen heroes by laying a wreath on behalf of GOC-in-C, Western Command at the Veer Smriti War Memorial.
The solemn ceremony was a tribute to the supreme sacrifice of soldiers who laid down their lives in service to the nation. Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, GOC-in-C Western Command, complimented all ranks for their selfless services and the excellent performance which was demonstrated ably during ‘Operation Sindoor’ and the recent flood relief operations in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir.
Western Command was raised today on 15th September, 1947 amidst the upheaval of Partition. Initially, established as Delhi and East Punjab Command, it was responsible for the defence of Delhi and Punjab regions. On 20 January 1948, it was renamed Western Command and took charge of operations in Jammu & Kashmir. In its glorious journey, Western Command’s warriors have displayed unmatched valour, earning 11 Param Vir Chakras, 01 Ashok Chakra and 143 Maha Vir Chakras, among numerous other gallantry awards.
