Armed Forces Flag Day celebrated to honour martyrs, ex-servicemen in Srinagar

Dec 08, 2022

Srinagar, Dec 08 (ANI): Since 1949, December 07 is observed as the Armed Forces Flag Day. It is celebrated in honour of the martyrs and the men in uniform who valiantly fought on our borders to safeguard the country's honour. On the occasion, a programme was celebrated at Zila Sainik Welfare Office in Srinagar on December 07. During the programme, martyrs’ families and ex-servicemen were honoured by the Army and Division Administration. The cadets from National Cadet Corps (NCC), 1st Battalion, Srinagar also took part in the function and presented gifts to these veteran officers and families of martyrs. The Zila Sainik Welfare Board is also given the task to take care of these martyrs’ families and ex-servicemen. It also gave them a message that Army and the Administration are with their families.