 Early Times Report
POONCH, June 20: In a solemn and dignified ceremony held in Poonch, the Pritam Spiritual Trust (PST) extended financial assistance to the families of brave soldiers and 14 innocent civilians who lost their lives during Mission Sindoor - a recent military engagement along the India-Pakistan border. The event commenced with a heartfelt welcome address by Prof. Jagbir Singh, President of Pritam Spiritual Trust, who paid rich tributes to the martyrs and reaffirmed the Trust's unwavering commitment to serving humanity beyond barriers of caste, creed, or religion.
The ceremony witnessed a strong expression of communal harmony and solidarity, with participation from religious leaders, community elders, and prominent citizens. Among the notable dignitaries present were:
Col. Sh. Anil Bhatt (Retd.), Dr. Kular, Khaterpal Sharma, President, Sanatan Dharam Sabha, Poonch, Molana Sayeed Ahmed Habeeb, Chairman, Jamia Zia-ul-Uloom, Poonch, Inspector Surjeet singh (retd.
S. Surjan Singh, Joint Secretary, District Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (DGPC), Poonch, S. Prithpal Singh Suman, Senior Trustee, Pritam Spiritual Trust, Dr. Sarfraz Mir, noted social worker, Er. Rydhampreet Singh, Vice President, Pritam Spiritual Foundation, Sdrn. Priyanka Singh, President, District Poonch Taekwondo Association And other esteemed community figures.
During the program, the Trust disbursed financial assistance to the families of all martyrs, including the 14 civilian victims of the tragic cross-border shelling. The event included a floral tribute and a solemn interfaith prayer service in honor of the departed.
Trust representatives also highlighted their ongoing initiatives in healthcare, education, spiritual development, and humanitarian relief, reinforcing their philosophy of inclusive service to society. The proceedings were gracefully anchored by Sh. Pardeep Khanna, a renowned voice from Jammu & Kashmir, whose respectful and emotional presentation added depth to the occasion. The vote of thanks was delivered by Brigadier Garewal, who praised the Trust's compassionate gesture and called upon society to support the families of martyrs with both empathy and meaningful action.
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