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Photos | Army Day 2020: Honouring valour and showcasing preparedness
India celebrates the valour and sacrifice of its army personnel on the occasion of the 72nd Army Day. Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year. In 1949, the command of the Indian Army was handed over from General Sir Francis Butcher to Lieutenant General KM Cariappa on this day. Army Day, thus, marks the transfer of power from the British colonial rulers to Indians. The day is marked by a showcase of military strength. Bravery awards such as unit credentials and Sena medals were distributed to deserving personnel. The main event is organised at Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi Cantonment. Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane was the chief guest at the Army Day celebrations.
Updated on: Jan 16, 2020 4:14 PM IST
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Captain Tania Shergill, the first female officer to lead as parade adjutant for the Republic Day parade, seen during the 72nd Army Day Parade at the Parade Ground in Delhi Cantt. Observed on January 15, Army Day marks the official handing over of the charge to then Lieutenant General KM Cariappa as the first commander-in-chief of the Indian Army. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo)
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Army chief Gen M M Naravane arrives to inspect the guard of honour. 2020 marked the 72nd occasion of Army Day. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo)
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The Cavalry contingent marches past during the parade. Prior to Lt. Gen. Cariappa taking charge, General Sir Francis Butcher held the position till 1949 and is termed the last British commander-in-chief of India. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo)
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Indian Army personnel exhibit battle skills during the parade. The day is observed with parades and showcases in New Delhi and at the Army’s various headquarters. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo)
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Aruna Rani, wife of Hav. Baljeet Singh receives the Sena Medal (Posthumous) from Gen M M Naravane. The army chief gives away gallantry awards to soldiers and unit citations to different battalions for outstanding and sustained performances during operations and also during peace time. On Wednesday, 15 soldiers were decorated with gallantry awards while 18 battalions got unit citations. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo)
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The Daredevil team performs on motorcycles as part of their showcase at Parade Ground in Delhi Cantt. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo)
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Indian Army personnel showcase battle skills. The army chief will host a traditional reception at his official residence on Rajaji Marg as part of the celebrations. The reception or ‘at home’ is attended by the President, the Prime Minister, cabinet ministers, top officers of the Armed Forces, former army chiefs and defence attaches of foreign countries posted in Delhi. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo)
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Indian Army’s Akash Missile system is showcased during the parade. The military hardware that was showcased at Wednesday’s parade includes infantry combat vehicle BMP-2K, K9 Vajra-T artillery guns, locally built Dhanush towed guns, T-90 main battle tanks and the short span bridging system. (Vipin Kumar / HT Photo)
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