Eastern Command HQ celebrates Raising Day
The Eastern Command Headquarters of the Indian Army celebrated Raising Day on November 1. (Photo Courtesy: PIB Defence)
Kohima, November 1 (MExN): Headquarters of the Eastern Command celebrated its Raising day on November 1.
A press release from the PIB, Defense Wing informed that the command was raised at Nainital under General H Hudson, with territorial jurisdiction over Delhi, UP, Bengal, Bihar, Odisha and Assam. Thereafter owing to operational commitments the Command Headquarters shifted to Barrackpore, Ranchi and Lucknow before permanently settling down in Fort William, Kolkata in the immediate wake of the Sino Indian Conflict.
Eastern Command covers the largest geographical area spread over eight states overseeing 8350 Kms of the land borders of the Country. The Command is responsible for guarding the borders with five countries. This command has actively participated in all major wars fought by the country. However its crowning glory was 1971 war which led to the creation of a new nation Bangladesh.
A wreath laying ceremony was organised wherein Lt Gen Anil Chauhan, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, GOC-in-C Eastern Command paid homage to the fallen braves at Vijay Smarak, the War Memorial and wished all ranks, Defence civilian employees on the occasion of Command Raising day and called upon everyone to continue working with dedication and devotion in the true traditions of the Indian Army.
A display by the Army band was organised at the Stadium at Fort Willam, Kolkata for all ranks and their families commemorating the occasion.
