Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre Celebrates 80th Infantry Day, Pays Tribute to Fallen Soldiers

Belagavi, October 27: The Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre (MLIRC), Belagavi, celebrated the 80th Infantry Day with pride and solemnity, paying homage to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives in the service of the nation.

A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Sharat Yudh Smarak (War Memorial) in Belagavi to honour the martyrs. Major General Dhananjay Joshi, Commander, Junior Leaders Wing, and Brigadier Girish Upadhyay, Commandant of MLIRC and Station Commander, Belagavi, along with Brigadier H.U. Marathe, Commander, Platoon Commanders Wing, laid wreaths at the memorial and paid their respects to the fallen soldiers.

Ex-servicemen, serving officers, Junior Commissioned Officers and other Army personnel from the Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre, Junior Leaders Wing and Belagavi Station participated in the ceremony.

On the occasion, the participants reaffirmed their commitment to upholding the proud traditions of valour, sacrifice and dedication to duty that define the Infantry.

Later, a get-together was organised at the Defence Officers' Mess and Institute (DOMI) in Belagavi, where serving Army personnel and ex-servicemen came together to celebrate the spirit of camaraderie, remember the sacrifices of the martyrs and take pride in their service to the nation.

The programme concluded with a renewed sense of patriotism, mutual bonding and respect for the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice for the country.

— Deputy Director, Department of Information and Public Relations, Belagavi.