Dras, Jul 7 (NVI): The Indian Army’s Corps of Signals motorcycle expedition, ‘Wheels of Valour: Sanchar Shakti’, on Tuesday reached the Kargil War Memorial in Dras after an 11-day journey to pay tribute to the soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War.
According to the Defence Ministry, the 20-member expedition, comprising officers, Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs), other ranks and women personnel of the Corps of Signals, travelled through the plains of north India to the mountainous regions of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
The team paid homage at several war memorials during the expedition, including Hussainiwala in Punjab and the Palampur War Memorial in Himachal Pradesh, honouring freedom fighters and decorated Army personnel.
The expedition also visited key communication establishments of the Corps of Signals, where members interacted with serving personnel and highlighted the role of the Corps in ensuring secure and uninterrupted military communications.
A major highlight of the journey was a world record attempt by the Corps of Signals’ Dare Devils motorcycle display team inside the Atal Tunnel, Rohtang, in which 10 riders performed on two motorcycles over the 9.8-km tunnel. The event was dedicated to Kargil Vijay Diwas and was conducted under strict safety protocols with support from civil and military authorities.
During the expedition, the team also interacted with National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets, students, veterans and members of the public to encourage youth to adopt the values of patriotism, discipline and leadership and consider careers in the armed forces.
At the Kargil War Memorial, the riders paid floral tributes to the soldiers of Operation Vijay and reaffirmed their commitment to the ideals of duty, honour and selfless service.
The expedition will now proceed towards Leh, Rezang La, Nyoma, Debring and Sarchu before concluding its journey, the ministry said.(NVI)
