Indian Army felicitates Covid warriors at Jhansi Fort

Jhansi: The Indian Army felicitated officials of Nagar Nigam and the district hospital on Wednesday at the historical Jhansi Fort for their brave fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. A live band concert was also organised by the army units of Sudarshan Chakra Corps at the fort.
The army band performed under the drizzling overcast sky in the lawns of Jhansi Fort, where the first war of independence was fought in 1857.
The event was held as part of ‘Operation Namaste’ launched nationwide by the Indian Army to felicitate the Covid warriors.
A number of senior officials from Nagar Nigam and district hospital were present, including municipal commissioner Avnish Rai, CMO Dr GK Nigam and city magistrate Salil Kumar Patel. More than 24 officials were felicitated at the Jhansi Fort by senior army officials.
One of the army officials who did not wish to be identified, said, “The event, which is being held at several places across the country, is a prelude to the 74th Independence Day celebrations. Military bands are performing at the event to extend gratitude and appreciation towards the Covid warriors who havve been fighting steadfastly to stop the spread of Covid-19 in the country at the risk of their own lives. The Indian Army stands tall with all frontline Covid warriors and salutes their indomitable spirit and selfless service to the nation.”