Pune: Since 1827, Indian Artillery has found a befitting mention in the glorious saga of valour and professionalism. Gunners have been at the forefront of every major campaign, and their contribution to the success of operations have been echoed by one and all. To commemorate the 196th Gunners Day, Agnibaaz Division is conducting an outreach programme connecting the veteran gunners across 36 districts of Maharashtra at 14 major destinations namely Nanded, Yavatmal, Nagpur, Amravati, Jalgaon, Nashik, Aurangabad, Ahmednagar, Pune, Satara, Kolhapur, Belgaum, Sangli and Solapur by two different teams covering the Northern & the Southern districts. Commander Sure Swift Strikers Brigade, Iit the flame of the torch and flagged off the two teams from Aurangabad on 17th September 2022. The outreach rally will culminate in a mega event at Aurangabad on 28th September 2022 after eleven days wherein the two teams will reach out to veterans and enquire about their grievances and requirements if any. The rally will go a long way in further strengthening the bonds with the veterans, assuring them that the nation and the Indian Army will always be indebted to their services.