The Indian Army organised the ex-servicemen rally for veterans and veer naris (brave women) at Tawang military station on Sunday, according to an official press release.

The event commenced with wreath-laying at the Tawang War Memorial, wherein the veterans paid homage to valiant soldiers who stood steadfast to save Tawang in 1962 war.

The event witnessed more than 150 veterans, veer naris, and next-of-kin veterans from all over Tawang, assembling to celebrate the day and also to benefit from arrangements made at the venue.

The Tawang Brigade and Station Headquarters, Tawang, had approached the staff from record offices of various regiments to assist the Veterans with their pension-related issues, if any.

Other facilities catered at the venue included Suvidha Kendras/stalls established by banks holding pension accounts, the Aadhaar biometric update centre, veterans Suvidha Kendra Tawang, Field Hospital Tawang, the ECHS Polyclinic, Agriculture Assistance, NCC Guidance Centre and Army Awareness and Motivation Centre, the release stated.

The veterans made optimum use of opportunity to benefit from welfare schemes/facilities, medical and dental treatment, financial advice and above all, felt at home with Tawang soldiers, expressing their love and gratitude, connecting with them on this special occasion.

The event culminated with felicitations of the guests by the Station Commander and Officiating DC Tawang, in honour of the services rendered by the Veterans and Veer Naris.