Army Day Celebrated at Marwah Studios |
Noida: Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every
year in India, in recognition of Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa's(then a
Lieutenant General) taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian
Army from General Sir Francis Butcher,
the last British Commander-in-Chief of India, on 15 January 1949.
“The
day is celebrated in the form of parades and other military shows in the
national capital New Delhi as well as in all headquarters. Today on 15 January
2019, we are celebrating 71st Indian Army Day at AAFT,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah
President of Marwah Studios.
“
Army Day marks a day to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their
lives to protect the country and its citizens,” said Col. Pradeep Gupta Director
of AAFT School of Mass Communication And Journalism.
Many
people may not know that Dr. Sandeep Marwah has given 8 years to Para Military
Force- Delhi Home Guards and started his journey as Battalion Commander and
rose to the level of District Commandant, probably the youngest person to reach
to the level of Colonel.
Sandeep
Marwah had great interest in Scouting and NCC in school and college level. He
was selected as Special Police Officer and then Joined Delhi Home Guards. He is
the recipient of many awards and medals in forces including 8 Parades on 26th
January he participated in, informed Sunil Parashar now Special Police Officer.