Army 33 Core organizes boat race to celebrate 75th Independence Day

New Delhi, Aug 13: Eastern Command, Indian Army organized a mega boat race on the Teesta-Mahananda Link Canal in Jalpaiguri's Gajoldoba in commemoration of 75 years of Indian Independence on Friday (Aug 12). The event witnessed enthusiastic participation by 17 teams from the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Central Armed Police Forces and NCC.

 

 

 

 

The event was part of the lowering of 75 boats on the 75th Independence Day and was conducted in the historic Teesta - Mahananda Corridor through which Trishakti Corps and brethren from East Pakistan had launched operations for the capture of Hilli, Rangpur and Bogra, thereby facilitating the liberation of Bangladesh.

 

Besides the boat race, the audience was treated to an inspiring performance of martial arts by soldiers of the Kripan Division. A large number of veterans also graced the occasion and cheered the participants. The event was flagged off by 33 Core Commander, Lt General Tarun Kumar Aich, who appreciated the enthusiastic participation, camaraderie and sportsmanship displayed by the participants.

 

 

 

 

 

Lt Gen Aich said, "As a part of the celebration of 'Azadi ki Amrit Mahotsav' to commemorate the completion of 75th year of Independence many organizations took part in the boat race. We are celebrating the 75th Independence in various programmes. He added, "But here to promote Khelo India among the youths we organized a boat race marked as Jal Mahotsav." Earlier today, mountain-trained border guarding Force Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) hoisted the national flag across the borders, its centres and deployments in the various areas across the country amid the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign being observed from today till Independence Day.

 

The Force is hosting the national flags at its Border Out Posts located at high altitudes at the 3,488 km India China borders and promoting the campaign among the border population as well. The Force also released a special song. An ITBP jawan Arjun Kheriyal has composed a special 'Jai Hind' song and dedicated it to the brave soldiers of the Nation doing their duties with devotion and the highest levels of professionalism.