Maj Gen Gaurav Bagga, GOC 11 RAPID (H), led the ceremony and felicitated the war widows. The event, attended by 22 Veterans, 12 war widows, 100 NCC Cadets, 50 APS students, 30 Officers, 10 SMs, and others.
Earlier, more than 5,000 participants took part in the Kargil Vijay Diwas Run, which was held in two categories 10 km and 5 km with both races starting and concluding inside the military base.
Brigadier Rajesh Kumar, Brigade Commander, 85 Brigade , Gandhinagar said, “The overwhelming participation in today’s run is a testament to the nation’s unwavering respect for our Kargil heroes. The Kargil Vijay Diwas Run is more than a sporting event—it’s a heartfelt tribute to the courage and sacrifice of our soldiers.”