PATNA, Oct. 28 -- Had the first Sikh unit of the Indian Army not landed in Kashmir on October 27, 1947, Kashmir would have been lost to India. If the Kashmir Valley is part of India today, it is because of the timely decision taken by the Indian government and the prompt deployment of troops," Bihar Governor Lt Gen (retd) Syed Ata Hasnain said on Tuesday. "The nation is our temple, our mosque, our church and our gurdwara. We salute a hundred times the valour that safeguards our motherland and a hundred times the supreme sacrifice of our martyrs," the governor said. On the occasion of the 80th Infantry Day, the governor laid a wreath at the Veer Smriti Sthal in the premises of Bihar regimental centre (BRC) and paid homage to the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation. Major General Jitendra Singh, General Officer Commanding of Jharkhand and Bihar Sub Area, Brigadier Rakesh Kumar Bora, Commandant of BRC, JCOs, soldiers, Agniveers and NCC cadets also paid their respects to the fallen heroes. Infantry Day symbolises the indomitable courage, valour, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to duty of the Infantry, the backbone of the Indian Army. The Infantry plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the nation's borders and confronting adversaries under the most challenging circumstances. From formidable mountain ranges and dense forests to vast deserts and sensitive border areas, Infantry soldiers uphold the honour of the Tricolour through their exceptional courage, determination and superior combat skills. Their role is decisive in establishing and securing control over any area during military operations. The soldiers of the Infantry have consistently discharged their duties with unwavering dedication, placing the security, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the nation above their own lives. The BRC said, on October 27, 1947, troops of the 1st Battalion, The Sikh Regiment, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Dewan Ranjit Rai, were airlifted to Srinagar Airport. Despite limited resources and extremely challenging circumstances, the Indian Infantry displayed exceptional valour, courage and military skill in defending Srinagar and Jammu and Kashmir. Numerous brave soldiers laid down their lives during the campaign....