Indian Army Day- January 15
On this day in 1949, Field Marshal Sir Kodandera 'Kipper' Madappa Cariappa took over the charge of Army from British General Sir Francis Butcher.
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Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
After the defeat to China in 1962 War, Tawang and surrounding areas have been a focus for both countries. The Indo-China border is 37-km away from Tawang.
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Munabao, Rajasthan
The Rajasthan-West Pakistan frontier is about 1,040 kms long making it one of the longest Indo-Pak border.
India TV News
Dras (Kargil, J&K)
Dras is the coldest place in India with temperatures going as low as -60oC in winters. After Kargil War, Indian Army has increased men, machine and vigil of the region.
The Wire
Siachen Glacier
The temperature goes down to -50oC during winters. Soldiers even die from harsh weather conditions in the region.
Defence Direct Education
Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
This is the only locations with a Tri-Service Theater Command of the Indian Armed Force
The Economic Times