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Motorcycle expedition by the Army to mark Silver Jubilee of Kargil War

Army Motorcycle Expedition

Jorhat: To commemorate the 'Rajat Jayanti' (Silver Jubilee) of the Kargil victory and in tribute to the valour and sacrifices of the soldiers, the Army and the Regiment of Artillery are conducting a pan India Motorcycle Expedition.

The expedition christened as 'Delta 5 Motorcycle Expedition' was flagged off simultaneously from three locations--Dinjan military station (east), Dhanuskodi (south) and Dwarka (west) and will converge in Delhi before culminating in Drass in Kargil.

On the Eastern Route, Delta 5 Expedition will traverse 4000 Km to Drass, passing through eight states and union territories.

The expedition reached Jorhat Military Station on June 12 where Major General Deepak Sharma, VSM General Officer Commanding, 41 Sub Area flagged off the riders.

Brigadier MR Subodh, Deputy General Officer Commanding 41 Sub Area further flagged off the expedition from Jorhat on June 13.

All the motorcyclists of the expedition are from the Regiment of Artillery. (with Agency inputs)


 

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