India celebrates its 75th Army Day

The Army celebrated the 75th Army Day to remember the occasion when General (later Field Marshal) KM Cariappa took over the command of the Indian Army from General Sir FRR Bucher, the last British commander-in-chief, in 1949 and became the first Indian commander-in-chief of independent India. The Army Day celebrations commenced with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Dagger War Memorial in Baramulla. Here are moments from the event.

Published 15.01.23, 05:08 PM

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Army Service Corps (ASC) Tornadoes team performs during the event.

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Performance by a member of the Army Service Corps (ASC) Tornadoes team performs.

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Army Band performs to mark 75th Army Day celebrations.

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Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pande addresses the 75th Army Day celebrations.

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A contingent of Army Engineers during the event.

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Army helicopters fly-past during the 75th Army Day celebrations at Govind Swamy Parade Ground in Bangalore.

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An Indian Army's paratrooper displays his skills.

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Children play with a gun during the event.

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A member of a contingent of Army's Madras Regiment marches past during the 75th Army Day celebrations at Govinda Swamy Parade Ground.

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A contingent of Army's Cavalry Regiment marches past during the 75th Army Day celebrations.

Army Day Indian Army Lieutenant General Manoj Pande

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