Army unveils statue of Sikh warrior in Rajouri district

Army on Sunday unveiled the statue of great warrior Baba Banda Singh Bahadur to commemorate his 355th birth anniversary at Narian along the Jammu-Poonch national highway in Rajouri district, a defence spokesman said.

The unveiling of the statue by the General Officer Commanding, the 25 Infantry Division, Major General Gaurav Rishi, coincided with Infantry Day which was celebrated by the Army across the region.

After the inauguration, the defence spokesman said the place would be known as ‘Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Mod’. Being a great warrior, Bahadur continues to inspire the people of Rajouri and will instil a sense of pride amongst the civilians and locals moving along the highway, he said.