 Early Times Report
Udhampur, Feb 21 A large number of people from all walks of life today paid rich tribute to Captain Tushar Mahajan on his 5th death anniversary at his statue near T -Morh in Udhampur .
Besides Commanding officer of 9 Para unit of Martyr ,parents a large number of people laid wreath and offer floral tributes to Martyr on the occassion . Speaking on the occassion chairman Tushar Memorial Trust and father of martyr Tushar Mahajan Retd Lecturer Dev Raj Gupta said that “It is a matter of pride for my family that our son gave up his life for the nation. Before my son’s martyrdom, I was known as a retired lecturer but after his sacrifice, I am proud to be called Tushar’s father. Today, after five years of his Martydom thousands have come to pay their tributes, all of them are proud of my son.” He added that Several promises, including renaming of Udhampur railway station by his name, installation of statue of the Shaurya Chakra awardee in Udhampur city and constructing a mountain park in his name were announced by political leaders at the time of his death but none has turned into reality till date.He appeal youth to work for national integrity and follow principle that country is first after other things , Secterary of Tushar trust Shewat Ketu singh and member Ranjit parihar reteriating their demand of Renaming Udhampur railway station after Tushar said that “We know that renaming of the railway station and installation of my his statue will not bring him back but it will help in keeping his story alive. |
