Western Command Of Indian Army Celebrates 78th Raising Day

On Sunday, the Indian Army’s Western Command marked its 78th Raising Day. During the event, Lt Gen Katiyar, GOC-in-C of the Western Command, emphasized the importance of upholding the values of ‘Naam, Namak, and Nishan’.

The Western Command was established on September 15, 1947.

On the occasion of Raising Day, Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar, along with other Army Commanders, honored the courageous soldiers of Western Command who gave their lives in service. According to a statement from the Indian Army, they paid their respects by laying a wreath at the Veer Smriti War Memorial in Chandimandir.

According to Lt Gen Katiyar, the Western Command is steadfast in its determination to protect the Western Front and secure a definitive triumph in potential conflicts.

Established amidst the turmoil and trials of India and Pakistan’s partition, on September 15, 1947, the Command was stationed in Delhi to oversee the defense of both regions.

Due to the partition, it was decided to establish a mobile HQ on a train, currently showcased as a museum in Chandimandir. On January 20, 1948, Western Command was renamed and given the task of overseeing operations in Jammu & Kashmir. Prior to the creation of Northern Command, Western Command had jurisdiction over not just the Western borders but also the entire Northern border area, encompassing Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.