LEH: Army’s Fire and Fury Corps celebrated its 22nd Raising Day at Leh with a wreath laying ceremony at Leh War Memorial to honour brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during various operations in Ladakh.
Lieutenant General P.G.K Menon, General Officer Commanding, Fire and Fury Corps laid a wreath at the War Memorial on behalf of all ranks of Fire and Fury Corps. It was on September 1, 1999 in the aftermath of Kargil War, that this elite Corps was raised. Since its raising, the Corps has successfully ensured sanctity of both, the Line of Control with Pakistan and Line of Actual Control with China while maintaining eternal vigil at some of the highest battlefields in the world including Siachen Glacier.
A handout of the Army stated that the Corps since its raising has been instrumental in development of infrastructure in Ladakh for common use of the Army and civilians, thereby promoting development in Ladakh. The Corps has stood steadfast with the people of Ladakh in times of natural calamities, providing assistance and support in relief, rescue and rebuilding infrastructure.
On this occasion all ranks of the Corps pledged to defend nation’s borders and reaffirmed their wholehearted support to the people of Ladakh.
