India, June 21 -- Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Saturday visited the Hall of Fame War Memorial here and expressed the nation's gratitude to the forces for their selfless service and unwavering commitment to safeguarding the country's security and territorial integrity.

Radhakrishnan, who is currently on a three-day maiden tour of Ladakh, also inspected the first rock check dam on the Sindhu River and Pashmina Goat Farm on the second day, officials said.

"Visited the Hall of Fame War Memorial in Leh, Ladakh, today and paid homage to the brave soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces. The unwavering commitment of our armed forces to the Motherland, embodying the spirit of 'Nation First: Always and Every Time', instils in every visitor a p...