Army’s Western Command observes 75th Raising Day

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Category : Important Days Published on: September 17 2022

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The Indian Army’s Western Command celebrated its 75th Raising Day on 15th September 2022.
Raised on September 15, 1947, the Western command, which is now headquartered in Chandimandir, Haryana covered itself in glory in its role as ‘Guardians of the West’ — the 1965 and 1971 wars — as well as humanitarian and disaster relief work.
To commemorate the Raising Day, Lt Gen Nav K Khanduri, General Officer Commanding-in Chief, Western Command, paid tribute to the brave soldiers of the Command who made the supreme sacrifice by laying a wreath at the Veer Smriti War Memorial.

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Army’s Western Command observes 75th Raising Day