Army unfurls 100-ft-high national flag in Jammu & Kashmir's Doda
The Hindu
This was the second such high-mast flag hoisted by the Army in the Chenab valley region, which was once a hotbed of terrorism before it was completely cleared over a decade ago.
The Indian Army on March 9 installed a 100-foot-tall national flag in the hilly Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir with a senior officer terming the endeavour a befitting tribute to the countless soldiers who laid down their lives for the nation.
This was the second such high-mast flag hoisted by the Army in the Chenab valley region, which was once a hotbed of terrorism before it was completely cleared over a decade ago. In July last year, a 100-foot-high national flag was installed in the nearby Kishtwar town.
General Officer Commanding of the Army's Delta Force Maj. Gen. Ajay Kumar unfurled the tallest flagpole at the Doda sports stadium along with the commander, Sector 9, Rashtriya Rifles, Brig. Samir K. Palande, Doda Deputy Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan and Senior Superintendent of Police Abdul Qayoom.
Maj. Gen. Kumar honoured the next of kin of soldiers who had died in the service of the nation and also felicitated members of the civil society who have contributed immensely towards nation-building.
"The tallest flag is a tribute to the countless soldiers of Chenab valley region who have made the ultimate sacrifice while safeguarding the unity and integrity of the nation," the GOC said.
He said the 100-foot-high national flag, the first of its kind in Doda, was not only a proud moment for the Army but also for all the residents of the hilly district.
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