| Sikh organizations hold meeting, pay tribute to martyred officers | | | Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 15: In an emergency meeting of Various Sikh Organizations in Jammu and Kashmir, members unanimously gathered under the Chairmanship of S. Mohinder Singh, Chief Organizer of Bhai Kanahiya Nishkam Sewa Society J&K and Ex-member of DGPC Jammu.
During the meeting, heartfelt tributes were paid to the martyrs, including Colonel Manpreet Singh of 19 Rashtriya Rifles, Major Ashish Dhanchok, and Deputy Superintendent of Police (Dy SP) Humayun Bhatt of the Jammu and Kashmir Police. The participants expressed their deep condolences and resolved to support the bereaved family members.
The attendees acknowledged and saluted the great sacrifices made by these brave officers who laid down their lives for the nation.
Concerns were raised during the meeting about the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, challenging the claims of normalcy made by both the central and Jammu and Kashmir governments. The participants stressed the need for the government to take the security and protection of civilians seriously, especially considering the numerous civilian casualties caused by militants. In a resolution passed during the meeting, it was demanded from the central government that an ex-gratia amount of rupees two crore be sanctioned, along with government jobs, for the next of kin of the martyrs.
Prominent individuals who participated in the meeting included:
S. Darbinder Singh, President of Shiromani Akali Dal J&K
S. Rajinder Singh, General Secretary of Shiromani Akali Dal J&K
S. Gajan Singh, President of J&K Motor Transport Company Association
S. Raja Singh, Sarpanch and Ex-Member of DGPC Jammu
S. Ravinder Singh, Sarpanch and General Secretary of Shiromani Akali Dal J&K
S. Kulwant Singh Khajuria, Joint Secretary of Shiromani Akali Dal J&K
Kuldeep Kour, President of Istri Akali Dal J&K
Gurmeet Kour, General Secretary of Istri Akali Dal J&K
S. Charanjeet Singh (KAS), retired SDM
Prof. Yudhvir Singh, Corporator
S. Charan Singh Bali, Convenor, Kashmir Province Shiromani Akali Dal J&K
S. Harpreet Singh Chhotu, President of Youth Akali Dal J&K
S. Surjeet Singh Kukoo, President of Sikh Naujwan Sabha
S. Manmohan Singh, Chairman of Gurdwara Singh Sabha Gole Gujral Jammu
S. Kuldeep Singh Malik
S. Kulwant Singh
S. Rasbir Singh
S. Paramjeet Singh Raina, Ex-Corporator
S. Tejpal Singh
S. Kultar Singh
Charanveer Singh (Lad)
The meeting served as a platform for these organizations to come together and address pressing issues affecting the region and the Sikh community, particularly in the context of recent security challenges. |
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