Rajnath Singh Recalls Contribution of 60 Para Field Ambulance During Korean War
The memorial honors Indian troops who served in the Korean War and includes a photo exhibition, an MoU signing and a hero certificate presentation.
- On Thursday, May 21, 2026, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Indian War Memorial at Imjingak Peace Park, honoring Indian soldiers who served during the 75th anniversary of the Korean War.
- The memorial commemorates the humanitarian service of the Indian Army's 60 Para Field Ambulance and the Custodian Force of India, established near the site where the Custodian Force of India created "HIND NAGAR" in 1954.
- Housing almost 22,000 prisoners of war until repatriation, the site holds deep historical significance; Kalpana Prasad accepted the Korean War Hero Certificate for Colonel Rangaraj during the ceremony.
- Singh and the Republic of Korea's Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs laid wreaths and performed the Last Post, with Singh noting the memorial strengthens historic bonds between the two countries.
- This event concluded Singh's four-day visit to Vietnam and South Korea, which included bilateral defense discussions on maritime security and industrial collaboration within the India-South Korea Special Strategic Partnership.
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aninews.inRajnath Singh recalls contribution of 60 Para Field Ambulance during Korean War
Paju [South Korea], May 21 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday paid tributes to Indian soldiers who served during the Korean war at a commemorative ceremony at Imjingak Peace Park, honouring their contributions.Speaking at the 75th anniversary of the Korean War, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid heartfelt tributes to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for peace in the region.'Th
Rajnath Singh pays tribute to Indian Korean war veterans at Imjingak Peace park in South Korea
Defence Minister paid tribute to Indian Korean War veterans during a commemorative ceremony at in. Rajnath attended a wreath-laying ceremony honoring Indian soldiers who served during the Korean War and observed a two-minute silence alongside the playing of the Last Post. He also visited a photo exhibition highlighting India’s contributions during the conflict. The event included an MoU signing, unveiling of memorial signage, and the presentatio…
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Rajnath Singh and Kwon Oh-eul jointly inaugurated the Indian War Memorial at Imjingak Park in Seoul on May 21, 2026, marking the 75th anniversary of the Korean War and honouring the courage, sacrifice and humanitarian service of Indian troops during the conflict. The memorial has been built to commemorate the contributions of the Indian Army’s 60 Para Field Ambulance unit and the Custodian Force of India (CFI), both of which played vital humanit…
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