Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 3: Dogra Brahman Pratinidhi Sabha (DBPS) today paid rich tributes to Shaheed war hero Major Som Nath Sharma who laid down his life while defending the Srinagar Airport from the attack of tribal’s in collaboration with Pak army on November 3, 1947.
President of DBPS, Ved Parkash Sharma and others paid floral tributes to Shaheed Major Som Nath at a function held in the Sabha premises where speakers recalled sacrifices of this great soldier.
While speaking on the occasion, Sharma said remembering martyrs like Major Som Nath Sharma is itself a matter of pride for the nation. He said after the martyrdom of Major Sharma, almost his entire family joined Indian Army, thereby setting an example that the sacrifices of one member from family cannot demoralize others.
While paying rich tribute to Major Som Nath Sharma, Tawi Andolan president Chander Mohan Sharma said that present situation in the State demands that the people should take inspiration from the supreme sacrifices of the brave soldiers and stand by Army and Para-military forces to give a befitting replay to Pakistan for its acts of cease fire violation and firing on border. Sharma also demanded naming either airport of the state on Major Som Nath Sharma.
Describing Maj Sharma as the great hero of India, former DC, BS Jamwal and advocate PC Sharma said that the real tribute to Major Som Nath Sharma will be to take pledge to keep our self always prepared to face challenges which pose threat to the unity and integrity of the motherland.
Sabha vice-president Virendar Mohan Magotra, Satyanand Sharma, Jagan Nath Sharma, Subash Shastri, Nanak Chand Sharma, Mohan Lal Sharma, Ramesh Sharma, Shiv Ram Sharma, Pt Barita Ram Sharma, Gurdas Sharma, Jia Lal Sharma, SS Baru, Prem Balotra and others also paying rich tributes to Major Som Nath Sharma, highlighted the great role of Shaheed Major Som Nath Sharma in protecting Srinagar Airport from the attack of Kabailis and Pakistan army. They appealed to Lt. Governor to declare holiday on the eve of Major Som Nath Sharma birthday.
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