The Vajra Corps celebrates its 64th raising day on Friday.
Jalandhar, March 1, 2013: Vajra Corps the defenders of Punjab, was the first Corps raised in India after independence in 1950 by Lt Gen Kulwant Singh at Ambala.
The Vajra Corps Headquarter was later relocated at Jalandhar in 1951. The Vajra savior-faire is epitomised in victorious battles of past wars on the western front and the Corps is proudly identified as the ‘Defenders of Punjab’.
Since its inception, the Corps has a proud heritage and glorious history earned through blood and honour and sustained by military dignity and martial pride. The Vajra Corps proved its mettle on the strategic Western Front and achieved its objectives with elan and vigour. A proud nation conferred 8 MVCs, 47 VrCs and numerous other awards on the valiant men of the Vajra Corps. The Vajra Corps was also bestowed with the Theatre Honour : Punjab and Battle Honours : Sehjra and Dera Baba Nanak.
The Vajra Corps celebrated its 64th raising day on Friday.
Many events have been conducted during the raising day celebrations, which include wreath laying at Corps War Memorial, photo exhibition and mela at Katoch Stadium.
Lt Gen Sanjeev Madhok General Officeer Commanding Vajra Corps paid homage at the Vajra Corps War Memorial today. Previous Corps Commanders, veteran officers and other ranks of Jalandhar Cantt were present during celebration.
