Port Blair, July 22: The Andaman and Nicobar command (ANC) organised various events as a part of ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ celebrations recently. A Grand Walkathon was conducted by INS Utkrosh recently in which about 600 personnel of INS Utkrosh participated along with their families. The Walkathon was flagged off by Commanding Officer, INS Utkrosh and covered a distance of 07 Km from INS Utkrosh to Corbyn’s Cove beach.

A beach cleanliness drive by the Walkathon participants was also undertaken on the day as part of the celebration. In addition, school children visit was organized at INS Utkrosh for imparting information about its role in the Islands. 

The Army Component also organised a Marathon on 20th July 2019 in which, about 120 personnel participated along with their families. The Marathon started from Bheema sports complex and culminated at Nariyal Bageecha in Birchgunj.