Zojila Day was commemorated at Zojila War Memorial near Drass on November 1 to celebrate the gallant action by Indian troops in ‘Operation Bison’ in 1948 which was launched on the icy heights of Zojila pass, the gateway to Ladakh.

• The day was marked with a solemn wreath laying by Commander Dras Warriors of the Leh-based Fire and Fury Corps to pay homage to the soldiers who died liberating the Zojila Pass from Pakistani intruders.
• The Zojila Day epitomises the indomitable spirit of bravery of the Indian Army. The battle was also historic for the reason that tanks were used for the first time at such heights.