Rajnath inaugurates Indian Struggle Memorial in Seoul, calls it a ‘becoming tribute to Indian troops’ valour, sacrifice throughout Korean Struggle | India Information
Defence minister Rajnath Singh and South Korean minister of patriots & veterans affairs Kwon Oh-eul on Thursday collectively inaugurated the Indian Struggle Memorial at Imjingak Park in Seoul. Rajnath referred to as the memorial “a becoming tribute to Indian troops’ valour, sacrifice and humanitarian contribution in the course of the Korean Struggle”.Constructed as a part of the commemorative occasions marking the seventy fifth anniversary of the Korean Struggle, the memorial stands as a tribute to the braveness, sacrifice and humanitarian service rendered by the 60 Para Area Ambulance of the Indian Military and the Custodian Power of India (CFI) in the course of the conflict.Laying a wreath on the memorial, Rajnath highlighted the enduring legacy of India’s contribution to peace and humanitarian help on the Korean peninsula. He famous that the shared historical past and sacrifices of the 2 nations proceed to function a powerful basis for the India- South Korea particular strategic partnership.An MoU was signed by the 2 ministers geared toward cooperation for honouring the veterans of the Korean conflict and strengthening exchanges between them. A memoir was additionally launched in remembrance of the selfless sacrifice of the troopers. The 60 Para Area Ambulance, commanded by Lt Col (Dr) A G Rangaraj, Maha Vir Chakra, earned widespread recognition for its exemplary medical service and dedication in treating hundreds of wounded troopers and civilians below extraordinarily difficult circumstances of crossfire. The Indian Struggle Memorial has been constructed in the identical space the place the CFI had established the ‘HIND NAGAR’ in Sept 1954, housing virtually 22,000 prisoners of conflict until their peaceable repatriation.
