Pune: INS Shivaji, the premier technical training establishment of the Indian Navy located at Lonavla celebrated the 74th Independence Day on Saturday. A wreath-laying ceremony was held on the occasion wherein Cmde Ravnish Seth, Commanding Officer, INS Shivaji and Station Commander, Lonavla placed a floral wreath at the War Memorial and paid homage to the sea warriors and freedom fighters who made the supreme sacrifice in the defence of the nation.

All service personnel and defence civilians commended by Chief of the Naval Staff and Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Southern Naval Command were honoured by the Commanding Officer during a High Tea organised on the occasion.

Proficiency certificates and cash awards were also presented to the service and civilian personnel of the Establishment. The Commanding Officer conveyed good wishes and greetings to all personnel present and their families on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day.

All precautions pertaining to COVID-19 were ensured during the event.

Celebrations at National War Memorial in Southern Command Pune

74th Independence Day was celebrated at the National War Memorial, Southern Command on Saturday in Pune. In a solemn ceremony held at the National War Memorial, Pune on Saturday, Brigadier Kuljeet Singh, Station Commander Pune paid rich tributes to the gallant warriors of the Indian Army who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty defending the territorial integrity of the nation.

The celebrations this year were low key due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Selected military personnel from Pune Station attended the wreath-laying ceremony.