New Delhi, Jan 11: As part of 68th Army Day celebrations, the Army today conducted a ‘Raahgiri’, aiming to connect with the masses.
The Army conducted various programmes at Central Park, Connaught Place and Dwarka Sector 10.
The events focused on the theme of healthy living and included colourful martial arts display by troops of the Assam Regiment and other cultural shows like ‘Lezim’ from Maharashtra and ‘Chang Dance’ from Rajasthan.
The events also showcased the infantry soldier’s bayonet training drill, known as ‘Dhawa’, where the audience was allowed to participate and win prizes.
The Army Dog Squads also displayed their military training skills and gave a golden chance to the gathering to learn about how sniffer dogs perform their operational tasks.
An army aerobics and ‘Malakhamb’ team demonstrated elite gymnastics skills and raw muscular strength to motivate the youth to ape a healthy lifestyle.