The event to be held from December 13 to 15 will present an international-level forum to foster and preserve the exchange of knowledge related to military literature and associated works.
Surgical strikes were launched after an attack on the Uri Garrison on 18 Sep 2016, in which 19 soldiers were killed. The strike was successful and resulted in the army’s special forces destroying multiple terrorist camps across the border in POK.
Calling for a transparent system for decisions pertaining to announcement of gallantry awards, the panellists said there were certain misgivings amongst senior commanders regarding particular citations.
Open for all, the three-day MLF is being attended by military historians from India and abroad, authors, and serving as well as retired military personnel.
The Fest, from 7 to 9 December, is a joint initiative of distinguished military historian and Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and Punjab Governor VP Singh Badnore, with full support extended by the Western Command, Indian Army.
After hosting India’s first Military Literature Festival (MLF) in December as a tribute to the armed forces, Chandigarh is all…
