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5000 Rakhis from cross sections of people instills confidence and pride for troops | guarding borders at indomitable heights | Kargil (Ladakh), August 30, (Scoop News)-Over five thousands Rakhis with attached notes containing emotional and inspiring messages for the soldiers deployed in difficult regions like Kargil, Dras were received by the army, from numerous schools, colleges, social institutions, citizens group, etc comprising all cross section of the society spread across the length and breadth of the country, a senior defence official said on Sunday.
The soldiers of 8 Mountain Division celebrated Raksha Bandan in a very distinct way.
"All these Rakhis including the heartfelt messages were then collected and sent to the soldiers at the forward posts along the Line of Control", he added.
"It instills not only a sense of pride for the Army among our citizens, but also motivates the soldiers posted in such isolated icy heights ranging between 13,000 – 19,000 feet under inhospitable circumstances away from their families", the official said.
He said the attached messages from various cross sections of the society conveyed sincere and heartfelt gratitude for the services rendered by of the Indian Army in safeguarding the motherland and acknowledged the role and sacrifices of these soldiers.... |
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