Srinagar, July 26 (GNS): The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind visited Baramulla as a Chief Guest on the 22nd anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas on Monday.
The President was accompanied by the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Lieutenant General DP Pandey, General Officer Commanding Chinar Corps.
The President was scheduled to visit the War Memorial at Drass in Ladakh to pay homage to personnel of the armed forces killed in the 1999 Kargil war, but bad weather forced cancellation of plans and he instead paid tributes to martyrs on the 22nd anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas at Baramulla, the official said.
He paid homage to the indomitable courage and sacrifice of Indian Armed Forces personnel during Kargil conflict in 1999 by laying wreath at the Dagger War Memorial in Baramulla in a solemn ceremony, officials said in a statement here.
“The President was received by Major General Virendra Vats, General Officer Commanding Baramulla Division and was briefed about the town’s history highlighting the contribution of the town in various operations post-independence.”
The President of India thereafter interacted with the soldiers of Baramulla Division and wished them luck for all future endeavors.
After visiting Baramulla, the President proceeded to Gulmarg and visited the High Altitude Warfare School. “He was briefed on the various facets of training being carried out at the High Altitude Warfare School.” (GNS)
