Watch: ITBP jawans celebrate Independence Day at 16,000 feet in Ladakh
New Delhi, Aug 15: The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawans on Saturday celebrated the 74th Independence Day by unfurling the Tricolour at the height of 16,000 feet in Ladakh.
The
jawans
carried
the
Indian
flag
at
various
strategic
locations
along
the
border.
The
troops
celebrated
the
Independence
Day
2020
on
the
banks
of
Pangong
Tso
in
Ladakh.
भारत माता की जय!
— ITBP (@ITBP_official) August 15, 2020
वन्दे मातरम!
ITBP troops celebrating Independence Day 2020 on the banks of Pangong Tso in Ladakh.#IndependenceDayIndia #IndependenceDay2020 pic.twitter.com/TYj8JyYxvd
Meanwhile, S S Deswal, Director General of ITBP and BSF said, "India is a peace-loving nation with all strength to protect its sovereignty & integrity. Our security forces at borders are alert with complete strength & force and we assure the nation that our borders are well protected and safe."
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The force also recommended names of 21 of its men for gallantry medals this year for showing exemplary courage during the face-offs against Chinese troops China in May-June this year in Ladakh.
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