Kin of martyrs honoured at Asafwala War Memorial
Fazilka, December 17
An NGO, Shaheedon Ki Samadhi Committee, organised a programme to mark the golden jubilee celebrations of India’s victory over Pakistan, at Asafwala War Memorial. War veterans and family members of the martyrs in 1971 Indo-Pak war were honoured.
The programme was organised in cooperation with the Indian Army and Civil Administration at Asafwala War Memorial. Committee chief Sandeep Gilhotra said a large number of family members of those from 4 Jat Regiment, 15 Rajput Regiment, 3 Assam Regiment, 70 Armed Force, and other regiments participated in the programme.
Notably, 209 jawans and JCOs made their supreme sacrifices during the war in Fazilka sector alone in 1971. — OC
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