War widows call on President

The war widows of 8 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAK LI) (Siachen), currently on a pilgrimage tour, called on President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Sunday.

The pilgrimage tour has been organised for them by the infantry unit of the Indian Army.

"The 8 JAK LI is organising a pilgrimage tour for these 'veer naris' from Rashtrapati Bhavan to Rishikesh, Haridwar and Badrinath to commemorate the 30th year of the capture of Bana top (on Siachen heights)," a Rashtrapati Bhavan statement said.

--IANS

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