Pan India motorcycle expedition flagged off to mark 25 years of Kargil war

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJune 15, 2024

A pan India Motorcycle Expedition is being conducted to celebrate the Rajat Jayanti of the Indian Army’s scintillating victory in the Kargil War. The spirit of the expedition is to pay tribute to the bravery of the soldiers, highlight the stellar role of Indian Army in Kargil War, and honour the bravehearts who made supreme sacrifices in the line of duty. The expedition christened as Delta-5 Motorcycle Expedition reached Guwahati on June 13.

On the Eastern Route, Delta-5 Expedition which commenced from Dinjan, will traverse 4000 km after passing through eight states and union territories and conclude at Drass.

The team was flagged in by Brig Ajit Borah, Group Commander NCC Headquarters, Guwahati on June 13 and further flagged off by Maj Gen PS Joshi, officer commanding, 51 Sub Area on June 15.

A group of NCC students witnessed the ceremony and interacted with the riders.

In an apt recognition of their selfless service to the nation, the expedition team carried out an ‘Interaction & Felicitation Ceremony’ for Veer Naris, War Veterans & next of kin of the brave hearts who made supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.  A total of NOK of three Gallantry award winners and three Kargil martyrs attended the flagging-off event.

Father of Capt Jintu Gogoi and mother of Gunner Uddhab Das graced the audience with their presence.

Capt Jintu Gogoi is the first Assamese in the Indian Army who sacrificed supreme in the Kargil War. The expedition while commemorating the victory in the icy heights of Kargil also aims at educating school children, NCC cadets & citizens of India about the valour of soldiers during the Kargil War.

Gunner Uddhab Das hailed from Anchali village in Chapaguri tehsil of Barpeta district and was born on February 1, 1978. Son of Bandhuram Das and Thageswari Das, Gnr Uddhab Das had a sister Jayanti Das as his sibling.