Udhampur : The Northern Command of the Indian Army organized a two-day motorcycle rally to commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas in Jammu and Kashmir, marking 22 years of victory of the Kargil War.
Lt Gen Y K Joshi, General officer commanding (GOC) in C Northern Command, is leading the 25 bikers from Udhampur under “Dhruv Kargil Ride” which will end at Kargil War Memorial in Drass. Subedar Sanjay Kumar, a recipient of Param Vir Chakra, flagged off the Dhruv Kargil Ride.
With regard to the bike rally, Northern Command of India Army in a tweet said that terrain is rugged & tough, so are our Riders, who dares wins. Tribute to the unsung heroes of Operation Vijay.”
While speaking to media on the occasion, Lt Gen Y K Joshi said that this motorcycle rally is organized to remember the fallen heroes during operation Vijay.
In a message to the youth of the nation, he said it is important for them to dream big, to think big, to do big and to become big. “Do not follow the beaten track, go into the unknown, make your own path and let others follow,” he added.
The riders were given a standing ovation at multiple spots by people especially school children. (KNT)
