A team comprising 49 Tri-Services veterans and families from various parts of the country, led by Major General RPS Bhadauria (Retd), visited the historic Kargil War Memorial, Drass on July 5 and paid homage to soldiers who have made the supreme sacrifice.
 
The team has been regularly paying homage at the memorial for the past several years. The event also witnessed the participation of a large number of Veterans, Veer Naris, and the Next of Kin of bravehearts from remote areas of the Kargil district. 
 
Standing in the backdrop of Point 13620, the Kargil War Memorial was dedicated to the soldiers, airmen, and civilians who have made supreme sacrifices for the nation since 1947-48 and during the 1999 Kargil War. 

General Officer Commanding, Forever in Operation Division met the veterans and reassured them of the Indian Army’s continued support for Veterans, Veer Naris, Veer Matas & the Next of Kin of Bravehearts. The Veterans and Veer Naris expressed their sincere gratitude for the efforts being taken by Indian Army to reach out to them.       
     
The team of Tri-services veterans belongs to the Akhil Bhartiya Poorva Sainik Seva Parishad (ABPSSP), a veteran organisation recognized by the Government of India that works for the welfare of veterans across the country.