Deputy Commissioner Kumar Amit during the inauguration of Sainik Memorial Hall at the office of the District Defence Services Welfare in Patiala on Friday. Tribune photo: Rajesh Sachar
Tribune News Service
Patiala, December 7
The office of District Defence Services Welfare observed the Armed Forces Flag Day here on Friday. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kumar Amit presided over the function. He inaugurated a Sainik Memorial Hall dedicated to martyrs from the district on the occasion. He also released the annual brochure ‘Rann Jodhey’ and formally started collection of Flag-Day fund.
Officials distributed financial assistance among needy ex-servicemen and their widows during the function.
“People should contribute for the Flag-Day fund as it is a befitting opportunity to express our solidarity with our armed forces and recognise their sacrifices,” said the DC.
Officials explained the historical background of the Flag-Day function and various welfare schemes undertaken out of the fund collected.
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