Early Times Report
Jammu, Jan 30: Shaheed Kalyan Samiti, Mishriwala today paid floral tributes to martyrs of security forces and honoured at least 44 families of martyrs of Jammu district, in an impressive function organized at Sai Palace, Akhnoor Road, here.
Recipient of Paramveer Chakra-highest gallantry award of Indian Army-Captain Bana Singh, SP, Rural, Dushyant Sharma, SDM, North, Satish Sharma, Chairman, Team Jammu, Zorawar Singh Jamwal and social worker Baba Chanchal Singh were special guests on the occasion, who honoured the families of martyrs.
After paying floral tributes to martyrs who sacrificed their lives while serving in Indian Army, J&K Police and various para-military forces, the students of Baal Vidayala Secondary School and V S K High School, Mishriwala, presented colourful cultural items and patriotic songs that earned huge applause from large gathering including elderly, youth and women.
While addressing the gathering, Captain Bana Singh (PVC) and Chairman Team Jammu, Zorawar Singh Jamwal said that it is imperative to remember our heroes especially the martyrs who have laid down their lives for safeguarding the nation as it imbibes a sense of patriotism and linkage to ones country.
While asking for holding these types of functions on a regular basis, SP Rural Dushyant Sharma and SDM, North, Satish Sharma said that these types of functions are necessary to create awareness among the people. They said that the people should also come forward and also honour the martyrs by actively interacting with the families of these and also take necessary steps for their rehabilitation in the different spheres of life.
Among others who spoke on the occasion included ZEO Gurdev Singh, Retd. Insp. Balwant Singh, Ashok Verma, Advocate Ram Mohammad, Sarpanch Dalvir Singh, Ex Sarpanch Kuldeep Singh, Swarn Singh, Vikram Chib Rishu and J P Singh. |
