Gul-A-Seum Celebrates Indian Army's Wartime Moves In J&K

Wondering what's new in Gulmarg? Gul-A-Seum, an Indian army museum, has been unveiled at this hill station to commemorate Jammu and Kashmir's cultural tales, and the joint efforts of the Indian armed forces aimed at securing the Kashmir Valley.

Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar, GOC-in-C, Northern Command inaugurated "Gul-A-Seum" at Gulmarg, according to media reports.

What can visitors expect to witness at this museum?

The Army Museum represents stories of bravery, and the spirit of country above personal safety displayed by the Indian Armed Forces to safeguard local lives in Jammu and Kashmir. This state-of-the-art facility is able to weave the Army's pertinent role in development of the well-guarded cultural practices of Jammu & Kashmir.

Col VN Thapar (Rtd) told ANI, "This museum is just not only a building or a tourist spot. It is a monument for those people who laid down their lives in different wars the country had fought."

He said, "Kashmir saw the wars the country fought with Pakistan and China." This museum bears testimony to the bravery of soldiers and tales of battles."

The museum would be a feather on the cap of Gulmarg's beauty, whilst providing an opportunity to the tourists visiting Gulmarg and help them enrich themselves with the rich cultural heritage of Kashmir.

Terming the Museum an example, Chaudhary Nawab Nazir, a local, said, "The details of the India-Pakistan wars have been embedded in the museum. It is a huge thing. It will provide knowledge about the entire history of Jammu and Kashmir."

The museum showcases a variety of artefacts, documents and interactive displays through which visitors can explore the cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir, showcasing the region's unique traditions, art and historical milestones along with Army's engagement in Jammu and Kashmir with respect to its nation-building contribution.