INFANTRY DAY

Oct. 28, 2020

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended greetings on the occasion of Infantry Day.

About:

  • Infantry Day is observed on October 27 to mark the landing of first Indian troops in Jammu and Kashmir in 1947 to push back Pakistan supported intruders.

  • On October 26, 1947 the then Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir, Hari Singh, signed the instrument of accession, making his state a part of Indian dominion, and thus paving the day for Indian troops to be deployed in the state to fight against Pakistani invaders.

Source : The Hindu

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