Pune: On the occasion of 239th Corps of Engineers Day, a solemn Wreath Laying Ceremony at the National War Memorial, Pune was organised on Monday to honour the supreme sacrifice of the Sappers who laid down their lives for the Nation.

Lieutenant General DS Ahuja, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Chief of Staff Southern Command, the senior-most serving sapper officer in Southern Command, laid a commemorative wreath at the National War Memorial. Lieutenant General BT Pandit, Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Vir Chakra (Retired) laid the wreath on behalf of the veterans.