Remembering the soldiers on Kargil Vijay Divas

It’s been a decade since the Army emerged victorious in the Kargil War regaining control over Indian territory occupied by Pakistani forces. On Kargil Vijay Divas, to be observed on July 26, the city youth will join hands to pay tribute to the soldiers who laid down their lives in the war.

The Chartered Accountancy Students’ Association (CASA) at Inner Quest, Sector 32, will organise a marathon on Sunday followed by a candlelighting ceremony at the Chandigarh War Memorial in Sector 3.

Sukhleen Sodhi, an executive member of CASA, says the association has organised various events like treasure hunts or reunions in the last few years. “But those were purely for fun. This year, we decided to take up our responsibility towards those who laid down their lives in order to keep us safe,” she says.

Over a hundred members of CASA and several former defence personnel are expected to participate in the event. The marathon is scheduled to start at 6 pm from the Sector 17-plaza and conclude at the Chandigarh War Memorial. The candle-lighting ceremony will be held at 7 pm. Notices have been displayed at the DSOI and SOI requesting people to be a part of the event. Sodhi adds: “We want everyone to turn up in hugIt’s been a decade since the Army emerged victorious in the Kargil War regaining control over Indian territory occupied by Pakistani forces. On Kargil Vijay Divas, to be observed on July 26, the city youth will join hands to pay tribute to the soldiers who laid down their lives in the war.

The Chartered Accountancy Students’ Association (CASA) at Inner Quest, Sector 32, will organise a marathon on Sunday followed by a candlelighting ceremony at the Chandigarh War Memorial in Sector 3.

Sukhleen Sodhi, an executive member of CASA, says the association has organised various events like treasure hunts or reunions in the last few years. “But those were purely for fun. This year, we decided to take up our responsibility towards those who laid down their lives in order to keep us safe,” she says.

Over a hundred members of CASA and several former defence personnel are expected to participate in the event. The marathon is scheduled to start at 6 pm from the Sector 17-plaza and conclude at the Chandigarh War Memorial. The candle-lighting ceremony will be held at 7 pm. Notices have been displayed at the DSOI and SOI requesting people to be a part of the event. Sodhi adds: “We want everyone to turn up in huge numbers at the event to prove that we care for our soldiers.”
e numbers at the event to prove that we care for our soldiers.”