Indian Army, ITBP and Locals Unite for Historic ‘Tiranga March’ at 14,000 Ft in Tawang

Indian Army, ITBP and locals unite for historic ‘Tiranga March’ at 14,000 ft in Tawang

New Delhi: At 14,000 feet, patriotism met teamwork as the Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps led Tiranga March in Chuna’s forward areas to mark the 79th Independence Day. In a novel move, 160 Gorkha troops and 25 ITBP personnel carried the 100-metre National Flag through the lush Himalayan grasslands, joined by approx. 150 local villagers including toddlers and children from greenfield villages of Mago and Chuna in Tawang District marching shoulder-to-s…

Army organises march with 100-metre-long flag in Tawang

ITANAGAR, 14 Aug: The forward area of Chuna in Tawang district on Thursday turned into a sea of saffron, white and green as the Army, ITBP, and locals held a ‘Tiranga March’ at 14,000 feet to mark Independence Day. Led by Assistant Commissioner Thutan Wangchu of Thingbu administrative circle, the march featured soldiers, paramilitary personnel, […]