Indian Army veterans have always defeated enemies during wars to safeguard the country: Rajnath Singh

By  News On Air   Jan 14, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today said that Jammu and Kashmir is incomplete without PoK, and people in PoK are discriminated against on the basis of religion. Addressing the ex-servicemen rally organised by the Army in the Akhnoor area on the outskirts of Jammu.

The Defence Minister said that there are active launching pads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and India will take action on time. He further said that Indian Army veterans have always defeated their enemies during wars to safeguard the country. He praised the sacrifices of Army soldiers, emphasising their role in safeguarding the nation against terrorism.

The Defence Minister also hoisted a 108-foot national flag and inaugurated a heritage museum in Akhnoor. The museum showcases weapons used in various wars in J&K and sculptures of war heroes. Earlier, the Defence Minister, accompanied by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), was received by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and senior officers.