The Indian Army's motorcycle expedition team completed a three-day journey, covering 550 km across eastern Arunachal Pradesh to commemorate the Battle of Walong.
The expedition was flagged in at the Walong War Memorial on Monday, where riders paid tribute to the soldiers who fought in the 1962 Battle of Walong, a defence spokesperson said. It is part of the month-long celebrations that started on October 17 to mark the 62nd anniversary of the Battle of Walong fought during the 1962 Sino-Indian War.
The expedition, including 20 riders from the Indian Army and local adventure enthusiasts, began from Dibang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday and passed through Roing, Tezu, Hayuliang, and finally reached the destination at Walong in Anjaw district.
The Battle of Walong unfolded in Kibithu, Namti Tri Junction (famously known as Tiger's Mouth), Walong and adjoining features in the easternmost parts of Arunachal Pradesh, the Army spokesperson said.
The route, tracing a historic path through the beautiful landscapes of Arunachal Pradesh, symbolises the Indian Army's commitment to fostering unity and promoting adventure tourism in border areas, the spokesperson added.
Each halt was an opportunity for the riders to connect with the local communities, highlighting the strength, resilience, and solidarity that define the spirit of the region, and promote national integration, he said.
