Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, Oct 7: Glowing tributes were paid to Amar Shaheed Surinder Kumar by the people of Kathua at his native Village Garniari near Rajbagh, today on his anniversary.
Dr. Bharat Bhushan, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Kathua along with Bui Lal Sharma and Pushpa Devi – parents of the brave Shaheed Surinder Kumar, garlanded the memorial located at Garniari Village.
Ashok Jasrotia, social and political activist of the area apprised the gathering that Surinder Kumar of Grenadiers Unit of the Army attained martyrdom in the prime of his life on 7th October, 2000 under Operation Rakshak while safeguarding the country.
Thereafter Captain ( Retd) Gian Singh Pathania accompanied by scores of other decorated retired officers of the Armed forces, former Sarpanch, Jagdish Singh Jamwal, prominent persons of the area and adjoining villages profusely garlanded the statue of the martyr.
Dr. Bharat Bhushan in his address appreciated the contribution of Shaheed for the nation and told that contribution of such martyrs will always remain a source of inspiration for the people of the country. He added that the entire nation is proud of its Armed and Para-Military Forces for their integrity, valour, efficiency and discipline. While responding to the demand of the people to rename Garniari Village as Saheed Surinder Nagar, he assured to take up the matter with Deputy Commissioner, Kathua in this regard.
Later, the parents of the Shaheed along with ADC, Kathua distributed books, note books and fruits among School children.
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