INDIAN ARMY’S TRIBUTE TO 25 YEARS OF KARGIL VICTORY & INDOMITABLE SPIRIT OF THE GUNNERS.

A pan India Motorcycle Expedition is being conducted to celebrate the Rajat Jayanti of the Indian Army’s scintillating victory in the Kargil War. The spirit of the expedition is to pay tribute to the bravery of our soldiers ,highlight the stellar role of Indian Army in Kargil war & to honour the bravehearts who made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. The expedition christened as  Delta-5 Motorcycle  Expedition reached Guwahati on 13 June 2024.

On the Eastern Route, Delta-5 Expedition which commenced from Dinjan, will traverse 4000 Kms after passing through eight states & union territories and conclude at Drass. The team was flagged in by Brig Ajit Borah,VSM, Group Commander NCC Headquarters, Guwahati on 13 June 2024 and further flagged off by Maj Gen PS Joshi, Officer Commanding, 51 Sub Area on 15 June 2024. A group of NCC students witnessed the ceremony and  interacted with the riders.

In an apt recognition of their selfless service to the Nation, the expedition team carried out 'Interaction & Felicitation Ceremony' for Veer Naris, War Veterans & Next of Kin of the brave hearts who made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.  A total of NOK of three Gallantry award winners and three Kargil Martyrs attended the flagging off event. Father of Capt Jintu Gogoi, VrC and mother of Gnr Uddhab Das graced the audience with their presence. Capt Jintu Gogoi, VrC is the first Assamese in Indian Army who sacrificed supreme in Kargil War. The expedition while commemorating the victory in icy heights of Kargil also aims at educating school children, NCC cadets & citizens of India about the valour of soldiers during Kargil war.