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Parakram Parv (Surgical Strike Day)
Why is it in news?
- To showcase the courage, valour and sacrifice of Armed Forces, ‘ParakramParv’ is being observed from 28-30 September 2018.
Parakram Parv
- The main event is planned in India Gate Lawns, Rajpath, New Delh.
- Indian Army conducted the surgical strikes on terrorist launch pads in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir in Sep 2016.
- Parakaram Day has planned as mega celebration for the second anniversary of the surgical strikes.
- The defence ministry conducted the event with the army, air force and navy.
- 8-minute-long video of the surgical strike was showcased during the Parakaram Day celebrations.
- In the events, the weapons and equipment of the Indian Army were showcased and video clippings on the life of soldiers at LoC were arranged for the school children.
- It was 2016 when army’s Special Forces had carried out the strikes on terrorist camps in PoK.
- It is the contribution of our Armed Forces that we proudly celebrate Vijay Diwas, Kargil Vijay Diwas Day and many such battle honour days.
source
The Hindu