Srinagar, 18 Jun 2021. In continuation with celebrations of 50 years of victory of Indian Armed
Forces in 1971 India-Pakistan War, a host of events were conducted under the aegis of Sector
Headquarter, Rashtriya Rifles at the scenic valley of Budgam. The Victory Flame was taken over
by Commanding Officer Rashtriya Rifles, Budgam from Balapur garrison and was escorted
through towns of Pulwama & Shopian to Budgam in a grand procession with approximately 50
motor cyclists.
It is the fourth day of Victory Flame’s journey in the Kashmir Valley and it was received by
school children, local citizenry, civil dignitaries, serving personnel & veterans of the Armed Forces.
The Sector Commander Rashtriya Rifles, Budgam received the Victory Flame at the iconic war
memorial. Prominent dignitaries including Mr Shahabaz Ahmed Mirza, DC Budgam, Shri Tahir
Saleem Khan, SSP Budgam, and other district administration officials besides CAPF and police
officials were also present to grace the occasion.
In commemoration of the event, Army Bands put up a spectacular performance of martial
music, which was followed by a Guard of Honour to the Victory Flame & felicitation of veterans &
Veer Naris.
