Srinagar, Jan 15, Jan. 16 -- The Nation today proudly commemorated Indian Army Day, marking the historic moment when General (later Field Marshal) K. M. Cariappa, OBE, assumed office as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army on 15 January 1949. This momentous occasion stands as a tribute to the valour, sacrifice, discipline and unflinching professionalism of the men and women of the Indian Army, who remain steadfast in safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Nation.Army Day serves as a solemn reminder of Indian Army's enduring legacy and its unwavering commitment to the Nation under the revered motto, "Service Before Self". From the icy peaks of the great Himalayas to the unforgiving deserts, dense ju...