The Southern team of the Delta 5 Expedition, an extensive pan-India motorcycle odyssey by the Indian Army to commemorate the RAJAT JAYANTI OF KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS, arrived in Bengaluru on 14th of June 2024, after Flagging Off from Dhanushkodi on 12th of June 2024. This distinguished team is embarked on a momentous expedition to the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, traversing through Manali in Himachal Pradesh, Sarchu, and Nyoma in Ladakh, traversing nearly 4000 kilometers by road in homage to the indefatigable spirit and dedication of our soldiers.
The team was formally Flagged In at Chanakya Auditorium of Rashtriya Military School by Brig Ajay Singh Thakur commandant MEG & Centre at 1600 hrs on 14Jun 2024, where a ceremonial programme was convened to honour the Kargil Veer Naris and War Heroes residing in and around Bengaluru. Seven Kargil Veer Naris and seven Chakra Series awardees were honoured. The felicitation was attended by ESM, NCC cadets and a significant youth cohort who had assembled to support the expedition on its journey. The event included a motivational lecture delivered by Team Leader and was attended by NCC cadets.The team will be flagged off on 16 June to Hyderabad to continue its journey to Dras.
