Brigadier Usman remembered on his 67th martyrdom day

Tribune News Service

Jammu, July 3

The J&K Freedom Fighters Association (JKFFA) remembered Brigadier Mohammad Usman, 1947 Indo-Pak war hero, on his martyrdom day here today.

Brigadier Usman was the only high ranking officer of the Indian Army who had sacrificed his life while saving Nowshera, Jhangar and Rajouri on July 3, 1948.

Brigadier Usman was offered a high post in the Pakistan Army, but he refused the offer and fought bravely against the neighbouring country’s Army.

The function held at the Bal Niketan, Ved Mandir, Ambphalla, Jammu, in the martyr’s remembrance was organised by association president Ved Gandotra. Vikas Bhatti was the guest of honour on the occasion.

The speakers paid rich tributes to the martyr and highlighted his deeds. They also lit candles in memory of Brigadier Usman.

Brigadier Usman was born on July 15, 1912. He attained martyrdom just 12 days before his 36th birthday.

The participants also remembered all those known and unknown martyrs and freedom fighters who had sacrificed everything to attain make India free from the British rule.

The speakers urged youth to fight corruption, social evils and poverty to make an India of their dreams.

Rajiv Mahajan, state president of the Shri Ram Sena; RR Raina, president, J&K Sangram Sena; Narinder Singh and Parbhat Kapahi were some of the prominent speakers who addressed the gathering.