‘Shaheed Smarak’ for 1965, 1971 war heroes inaugurated

Tribune News Service

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Khemkaran, July 21

In order to ensure regular maintenance of Army memorials and pay befitting homage to the great martyrs of 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak wars, the Army authorities have decided to relocate the memorials to Abdul Hamid Samadhi complex at Cheema village here.

Lt General KJ Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, said eight new memorials had been constructed in the ‘shaheed smarak’ to commemorate the sacrifices of these bravehearts. He was here to inaugurate the newly-constructed ‘shaheed smarak’. Speaking on the occasion, he said the Khemkaran sector had witnessed innumerable stories of bravery and courage during the1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak wars. A number of war memorials had been constructed by various units in the memory of respective martyrs, but due to remote location, it had become difficult to maintain them at a regular basis.

This memorial has been conceptualised by Golden Arrow Division and the work for the same was executed under the guidance and supervision of the Gurki Brigade, he said. Consequent to inauguration, a Guard of Honour with full military honours was given to all the martyrs. The Army commander laid wreath at the shaheed smarak and paid rich tributes to all who sacrificed their life to uphold the dignity, honour and pride of the nation.

Lieutenant General JS Cheema, General Officer Commanding, Vajra Corps, Major General Vijay Pingale, General Officer Commanding Golden Arrow Division and various other senior military and civil dignitaries and war veterans were also present on the occasion.