Jammu: On White Knight Corps Raising Day, GOC Sachdeva lauds all ranks

The General-Officer-Commanding, White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General Navin Sachdeva on Saturday lauded all the ranks for exceptional standards in operational and administrative tasks.On the occasion of the White Knight Corps Raising Day, Lieutenant General Sachdeva, extended commendations to the ‘awam’ and to all ranks.In remembrance of the brave hearts who have made the ultimate sacrifice, the GOC laid floral tributes at the ‘Ashwamedh Shaurya Sthal’ during a traditional wreath-laying ceremony.The 52nd Raising Day is not just a celebration of the past but a reaffirmation of the Corps commitment to professional excellence.Lieutenant General Sachdeva, exhorted all soldiers to continue their duties with utmost professionalism and dedication, embodying the spirit of the White Knight Corps.Raised on June 1, 1972, the Corps has a glorious history of bravery and excellence, with Lieutenant General JFR Jacob as its first General-officer-Commanding.”Today, we honour the legacy of valour and the commendable performance in all operations, including Counter Insurgency Counter Terrorism Operation,” said the GOC.Headquartered in Nagrota, the White Knight Corps has been the sentinel south of the Pir Panjal in Jammu and Kashmir.As an integral part of the Northern Command, the Corps has been pivotal in maintaining operational control along the Line of Control (LoC) as well as parts of the hinterland.