To commemorate the Kargil Vijay Diwas, Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM VSM, GOC-in-C Eastern Command and Colonel of the KUMAON, NAGA REGIMENTS and KUMAON SCOUTS flagged off Indian Army’s Kohima to Kargil Motorcycle Expedition at Kohima on 02 Jul 2023.
The Motorcycle expedition will be flagged-in on Kargil Vijay Diwas (26 Jul 2023) at Kargil.
The expedition being led by brave Mashkoh Warriors will traverse across 3700 Km from Kohima to Kargil through mesmerizing and challenging landscapes. They will collect soil from the villages of our fallen heroes of the Kargil War along the entire route and carry them as a tribute to the Kargil War Memorial in Dras.
The team will also interact enroute with all sections of society highlighting the role of Indian Army in nation building, motivating the youth and addressing the grievances of ex-servicemen and Veer Naris.
Source: Army Authorities
