Jang-e-Azadi memorial reopens for public after 11 months

Tribune News Service

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Kartarpur, February 15

The prestigious Jang-e-Azadi Memorial was thrown open for public on Monday after remaining shut for around 11 months owing to the pandemic.

The re-opening ceremony was performed by Additional Chief Secretary Tourism and Cultural Affairs Sanjay Kumar in the presence of Lok Sabha MP Chaudhary Santokh Singh, MLAs Pargat Singh, Sushil Kumar Rinku, Rajinder Beri, Chaudhary Surinder Singh, Avtar Singh Bawa Henry and Pawan Kumar Tinu, Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori, Commissioner of Police Gurpreet Singh Bhullar and Chairman PUNSUP Tejinder Singh Bittu.

The Additional Chief Secretary said the memorial was a beacon for perpetuating the glorious contribution of Punjabis in national freedom struggle. He said keeping in view the threat of coronavirus, the memorial was closed on March 18 last year. However, Sanjay Kumar said with the weakening of Covid wave, the memorial was re-opened for public after taking full precautions as per the existing protocol.

The ACS said the historical memorial showcases the valuable contribution of Punjabis in the national freedom struggle. “This project is of immense importance and its re-opening will act as a catalyst to perpetuate the glorious legacy of Punjab to younger generations,” he said, adding that prior to its closing last year, the memorial witnessed huge footfall.