It aims to pay homage to the soldiers who fought for the country and laid down their lives in the line of duty.
The date October 27 was chosen for the occasion as it was on this day that the first Indian infantry soldiers defended the country’s territory from external aggression.
After the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir, Hari Singh, signed the instrument of accession, on October 26, 1947, the region became part of the Indian dominion.
Soon, the first Battalion of the Sikh Regiment reached the Srinagar airbase to fight against Pakistani invaders.