Associate Sponsors

Co-sponsor

Sappers Day celebrated at Western Command

Image
Press Trust of India Chandigarh
Last Updated : Nov 18 2017 | 6:42 PM IST
The Army's Corps of Engineers, also called the Sappers, celebrated their 237th Corps Day at the Western Command headquarters, near here, today.
On the occasion, a wreath laying ceremony to pay tribute to martyrs was organised at the 'Veer Smriti' at the Chandimandir Cantonment, a defence release said.
Maj. Gen. S Radhakrishnan, Chief Engineer of the Western Command, paid tributes to the those killed in the line of duty.
The Sappers of the Western Command have been on the forefront for development of border areas with better road connectivity and improved infrastructure for the populace, the release said.
Engineers are one of the oldest supporting arms of the Army and consists of four wings Combat Engineers, Military Engineering Services, Border Roads Organisation and Military Survey, the release said.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

More From This Section

First Published: Nov 18 2017 | 6:42 PM IST

Next Story