Punjab Newsline, Shimla, August 14-
Headquarters Army Training Command (Artrac) Shimla organised a ‘Freedom Bike Rally’ to commemorate the 78th Independence Day 2024. The 100 Km bike rally was flagged off from Annandale, Shimla today by Lieutenant General Dheerendra Singh Kushwah, Chief of Staff, Headquarters Artrac.
The motivated team of motorcyclists consisting of 36 military personnel and civilian enthusiasts from Shimla participated in the rally, which followed the route from Shimla-Kufri-Chail-Kandaghat-Shimla. The event was designed to give the riders an opportunity to commemorate the gallant sacrifice of the Armed Forces and motivate the younger generation towards nation-building. This initiative was not only aimed at honouring the spirit of Independence Day but also highlighted ‘Unity in Cultural and Ethnic Diversity'.
Flying the TRICOLOUR on motorcycles, the Rally motivated youngsters and the local population enroute by a variety of curated events and interactions to strive for excellence in all spheres and showcased the coordination, congruence and collaboration between the Indian Army and local populace of the region.