 Early Times Report
KATHUA, Apr 9: National Conference Additional General Secretary and former Minister Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today visited the bereaved families of Jammu and Kashmir Police martyrs Balwinder Singh Chib of Kanachak Hiranagar and Jaswant Singh of Londi Hiranagar, who made the supreme sacrifice while valiantly combating radicalized terrorists in the recent Kathua Hiranagar encounter. Mr. Sadhotra extended heartfelt condolences to the grieving families, acknowledging their immense loss and offering prayers for eternal peace to the departed souls. He saluted the unmatched courage and bravery of the martyrs, who laid down their lives defending the integrity and sovereignty of the nation by facing terrorists from the front.
"The entire nation bows in respect to the bravery of these heroes," Mr. Sadhotra said while interacting with the mourners present at their respective residences in Kathua. He noted with deep reverence that Martyr Balwinder Singh Chib came from a family of warriors, being the fourth-generation martyr, his great-grandfather having sacrificed his life during the First World War.
"These martyrs gave their today for our safe tomorrow," he added, stressing that their memory must inspire the nation to eliminate terrorism with an iron fist. Mr. Sadhotra expressed grave concern over the growing tentacles of terrorism in the Jammu region, calling it a serious threat to peace and security. He said that terrorism is not just an attack on individuals or regions, but a challenge to the entire civilized world.
He reaffirmed the nation's resolve to combat terrorism unitedly, across party lines and beyond religion and regions. "The best tribute to our martyrs is to strengthen our resolve and work together as one nation to wipe out terrorism completely," he said.
Sadhotra expressed full solidarity with the bereaved families, saying that the nation stands shoulder to shoulder with them in this moment of profound grief. "Our martyrs will live forever in our hearts as symbols of courage, sacrifice, and national pride," he added.
Prominent among those accompanying the National Conference Additional General Secretary included Mohd Ayub Malik Provincial Secretary, Ghar Singh Provincial Joint Secretary, Surjeet Singh Manhas Provincial Joint Secretary, Ajeet Kumar District President Kathua, Sham Narayan Mehta District President Kathua, Raghubir Singh Manhas District President Jammu, Ch Naresh Bittu District President Jammu, Chander Udhey Singh, K K Bakshi, Charanpreet Singh, Veer Ji Salathia, Dharampal Kundal, Ashwani Charak, Devinder Singh, Rajesh Bakshi, Suresh Samyal, Sham Lal. |
