To honor the heroes who gave their lives in the 1962 Indo-China War, the Indian Army’s Spear Corps celebrated Kepang La Day here in the Upper Siang area on Sunday. The day was also commemorated to honor the tenacious tale of the villagers who kept their ground and aided the Indian Army throughout the conflict. In a sincere homage to martyrs, a service was performed at the venerated Kepang La Chorten, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony and Guard of Honor. The ancient Gelling Monastery, which represents the holy connection between the troops and the locals, also hosted prayers. The villagers, who helped the army during the battle by recognizing and expressing their appreciation of their ancestors’ bravery and solidarity, were also thanked by the army. To witness the story and bravery of Siang Valley’s enduring legacy of bravery, unity, and cultural heritage, Tuting ADC, schoolchildren, citizens, and civil administration joined the event.
The people of Arunachal Pradesh have a particular place in their hearts for Kepang La, a noteworthy mountain pass on the Indo-Tibetan Line of Actual Control. This important site is close to the Yarlung Tsangpo/Siang River, which has seen many valiant sacrifices by Indian warriors defending the country’s boundaries. The 1962 India-China conflict was the ultimate test of the Siang Valley’s soldiers’ and people’s bravery. Indian forces rushed to the scene and engaged the enemy in a bloody encounter after Gelling locals spotted Chinese PLA footprints close to the Nyugong Ri stream.
