ARMY ORGANISED “REPUBLIC DAY CELEBRATIONS” AT REMOTE CHATROO AND NAWPACHI AREAS OF KISHTWAR DISTRICT

Muntsir Giri

Kishtwar January 26:– Army undertook an initiative of organising “Republic Day Celebrations” in conjunction with civil administration at remote locations of Chatroo and Nawpachi in District Kishtwar (J&K) on 26 January 21.

Approx 367 locals and students took part in the celebrations of the Republic Day. Locals of the area gathered with full enthusiasm alongwith their children to unfurl the National Flag and passionately sung the National Anthem. Various games i.e. Musical Chair, Marble Race, Sack Race and Kite Flying competition was organised in which children displayed joy and great zeal. Prizes, sweets and flags were distributed to children for their enthusiastic participation. The event was concluded with speech by the local civil administration officers.

Local population and civil authorities applauded the efforts of Army in organising and celebrating the National event with them.