INDIAN ARMY’S TRIBUTE TO 25 YEARS OF KARGIL VICTORY & INDOMITABLE SPIRIT OF THE GUNNERS
JORHAT
13 JUNE 2024
A pan India Motorcycle Expedition is conducted to celebrate the Rajat Jayanti of Indian Army’s scintillating victory in the Kargil War. The spirit of the expedition is to highlight the stellar role played by Indian Army in the war & to honour the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice in line of the duty. The expedition christened as Delta 5 Motorcycle Expedition began concurrently from Dinjan Military Station, Dhanuskodi & Dwarka to converge in Delhi & culminate in Drass.
On the Eastern Route, Delta 5 Expedition will traverse 4000 Kms till Drass, passing through eight states & union territories. The expedition reached Jorhat Military Station on 12 June 2024 where Maj Gen Deepak Sharma, VSM General Officer Commanding, 41 Sub Area flagged in the riders. Brigadier MR Subodh, Deputy General Officer Commanding 41 Sub Area further flagged off the expedition from Jorhat on 13 June 2024. All the motorcyclists of the expedition are from the Regiment of Artillery. The students of NCC witnessed the flagging in ceremony and further interacted with the riders.
The Delta 5 Motorcycle Expedition will felicitate Kargil Veer Naris & War Veterans enroute in true recognition of their selfless sacrifice to the Nation. 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 of Indian Army in achieving the Kargil Victory.
Information provided by PRO DEFENCE GUWAHATI
