In Jammu and Kashmir, the Army's Northern Commander, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, inaugurated the 'Banwat Ekta Sthal' – a public monument symbolizing national pride and sovereignty – near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the project was completed in a record 45 days and features a towering 105-foot National Flag, the tallest in the Poonch district. In addition to the national flag, the facility includes a children's park for recreation and an 'Ekta Mandap' to promote peace.
