India, Nov. 2 -- In the run-up to Kepang La Day on 17 November, the Indian Army's Spear Corps organised the Siang Open Mini Marathon at the picturesque Vibrant Village of Tuting in Upper Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh to honour the gallant soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1962 Battle of Kepang La.

The event, themed "Siang Mini Marathon" to commemorate "Kepang La Day" witnessed over 517 participants from the Indian Army, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the local population including school children, women and youth.

The participants ran in two categories - 2 km and 7 km - through the breathtaking landscape of the Siang Valley, showcasing enthusiasm, fitness and patriotic fervour.The Mini Marathon was more than a spo...