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All salute! Soldiers mark Army Day
A soldier performs a mock combat demonstration during Army Day parade in New Delhi. Army Day is celebrated on January 15. It marks the day in 1949 when Lt Gen KM Cariappa took over as the first commander-in-chief of the Indian Army from the last British commander-in-chief. (Vipin kumar/ht photo)
Updated on: Jan 15, 2016 9:21 PM IST
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A soldier performs a mock combat demonstration during Army Day parade in New Delhi. Army Day is celebrated on January 15. It marks the day in 1949 when Lt Gen KM Cariappa took over as the first commander-in-chief of the Indian Army from the last British commander-in-chief. (Vipin kumar/ht photo)
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Soldiers display their combat skills with heavy artillery. Army Day is also an occasion to remember the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the service of the nation. (Vipin kumar/ht photo)
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An army chopper drops soldiers to the site of a mock combat demonstration. (vipin kumar/ht photo)
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The country has marked the 68th anniversary of the formation of its national army with soldiers from various regiments, and artillery on display. (Vipin kumar/ht photo)
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The Indian Army has time and again lived up to its tradition of valour, heroism, sacrifice and fortitude. (Vipin Kumar/ht photo)
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A para-commando contingent perform march past during Army day parade. (Vipin kumar/ht photo)
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The soldiers take pride in fearlessness in combat and in the face of the enemy even when fighting against great odds or even when facing certain death. (Vipin Kumar/ht photo)
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The ethos of the Army is ingrained in all soldiers with an unwavering will to succeed, accepting their responsibilities and an unbridled ability to give their lives for others. (Vipin Kumar/ht photo)
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Soldiers perform march past during Army Day parade. (Vipin Kumar/ht photos)
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Smerch Multiple Rocket Launcher System (SMRLS) being displayed during Army Day parade. (Vipin kumar/ht photo)
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The Agni Ballistic Missile System being displayed during Army Day parade in New Delhi. (Vipin Kumar/ht photo)
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Members of Indian Army’s motorcycle team ‘Daredevils’ perform stunts. (Vipin Kumar/ht photo)
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The ‘Daredevils’ captured the hearts of spectators by performing death-defying stunts. (PTI Photo)
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Members of the Indian Army band perform during Army Day parade. (REUTERS)
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