In view of the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, the Indian Army ( HAMDARD E KUPWARA ) has celebrated this with awam and conveyed heartful greetings for this unique bond of love between brother in arm and sister , where brother in arm gave assurance of protection from any eventuality.
The ladies, girls from kupwara took initiative to come forward and ties thread of bond on Jawan's hand and Jawans also promised to protect kupwara.
It is celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima tithi) in a sacred month of shravan according to a Hindu calender.
The gesture by the awam was appreciated by the Indian Army.