STATE TIMES NEWS
Jammu: Lt Gen PN Ananthnarayanan, GOC Rising Star Corps “flagged in” a Cycling Expedition on 19 Feb 2022 at Yol Cantt. The Cycling Expedition was flagged off on 07 Feb 2022 as part of celebrations by the Armed Forces to commemorate 50 glorious years of India’s decisive victory during 1971 Indo-Pak War and also to mark Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. The 10 member expedition team of the Rising Star Bayonets traveled nearly 554 kms through interior villages of Himachal Pradesh & Punjab and the expedition finally culminated at Yol Cantt.
The team during it’s 10 days expedition interacted with veterans, veer naris and youth of these states. On its successful completion, Lt Gen PN Ananthnarayanan, GOC Rising Star Corps congratulated the team members and stated that adventure has always been a synonym to the Army way of life. He emphasised that youth of the nation should take inspiration from such adventure activities and come forward to join the Armed Forces and experience the glorious life of a soldier.
