####Ex-Servicemen Rally Organised at Abohar Military Station on 15 February 2026

Jaipur |The Indian Army’s Amogh Division under Headquarters Sapta Shakti Command successfully organised an Ex-Servicemen Rally and Medical Camp at Abohar Military Station on 15 February 2026. The rally catered to veterans from three districts of Punjab — Fazilka, Sri Muktsar Sahib and Faridkot — and two districts of Rajasthan — Sri Ganganagar and Hanumangarh.

The event witnessed an overwhelming participation of more than 3,000 veterans, Veer Naris, Veer Matas and their Next of Kin (NoKs) from the region.

The rally was attended by Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh, Army Commander, Sapta Shakti Command; Mrs Barinder Jit Kaur, Regional President, Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA); and Lieutenant General Shamsher Singh Virk, General Officer Commanding, Chetak Corps, along with civil dignitaries. Senior Army officers and representatives from various welfare organisations were also present, reaffirming the commitment of civil authorities to ensure sustained support, timely delivery of entitlements and structured engagement with Ex-Servicemen welfare mechanisms.

The event commenced with a vibrant cultural programme featuring performances by students of APS Abohar and a military pipe band, celebrating the spirit of soldiering and recognising the pivotal role of veterans in nation-building.

Various Record Offices, banks, police authorities, MSMEs and government welfare agencies — including DIAV, AWPO, ECHS and Zila Sainik Boards — established help desks and stalls to assist ex-servicemen with grievance redressal, documentation updates, pension-related queries and employment opportunities. A comprehensive medical camp was also organised, offering health check-ups and specialist consultations.

Addressing the gathering, the Army Commander reaffirmed the commitment of Sapta Shakti Command towards regular communication, interaction, empowerment, felicitation and comprehensive care of veterans, Veer Naris and Veer Matas.

The rally culminated in a felicitation ceremony where Veer Naris, Veer Matas and war-wounded veterans were honoured with tokens of appreciation for their distinguished service and sacrifice to the nation. Mobility aids and essential equipment were distributed, including three three-wheeler e-scooters, 24 wheelchairs, 26 hearing aids, 50 walking sticks, 10 BP machines, 10 oximeters and substantial financial assistance to several disabled ex-servicemen.

Veterans and Veer Naris expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Indian Army and the state government for organising the rally, which provided a valuable platform to reconnect, gain awareness about welfare schemes and receive on-ground assistance from multiple agencies.

The Sapta Shakti Command remains steadfast in its commitment to the welfare and well-being of veterans and their families. The Ex-Servicemen Rally 2026 stands as a testament to the Indian Army’s enduring bond with its veterans and Veer Naris, reaffirming the nation’s collective respect, gratitude and responsibility towards those who have served with honour and pride. The event further underscored that veteran welfare is a shared national obligation requiring integrated efforts from the Army, civil administration and society at large.