New Delhi, Aug 18, 2022, By Special Correspondent

New Delhi, Aug 18: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Thursday felicitated ‘Veer Naris’ of Armed Forces personnel killed in Manipur landslide.

 

"The nation will forever remain indebted to the sacrifices made by our soldiers," he said at an event organised by Trishakti Corps at Bengdubi Military Station in Darjeeling district of West Bengal.

 

Thirty personnel - one officer, three Junior Commissioned Officers and 26 Other Ranks – of 107 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) 11 Gorkha Rifles - were among the 61 people killed during the tragedy in June.

 

Singh presented cheques of Rs seven lakh to each ‘Veer Nari’. Thirteen soldiers, who got injured in the tragedy, were also felicitated during the event, an official release said here.

 

During the interaction with the Veer Naris and soldiers, Singh paid glowing tributes to the deceased personnel, commending their bravery and dedication. 

 

He said the government is ensuring that financial stability is provided to the families and dependents of the brave soldiers.

 

The defence minister lauded the Armed Forces for playing an important role in completing the Jiribam-Tupul-Imphal Rail Line Project in a challenging situation. 

 

The project is important for meeting the strategic and socio-economic needs of the country.

 

The Veer Naris and the soldiers conveyed their gratitude and appreciated the initiatives taken by Ministry of Defence and Indian Army to motivate the youth to join the Armed Forces.