Excelsior Correspondent
SAMBA, Aug 21: Dogra Sadar Sabha (DSS) here today demanded that historical water pond at Badhori village should be renamed as General Baj Singh Sarovar to honour the great Dogra soldier who travelled 200 km from Skardu to join Fateh Shibji, now 4 JAK Rifles, the J&K State Forces Battalion, as part of Imperial Service Force at Gilgit and also walked 400 km to lift siege of Chittral in 1895 by leading from the front.
After a grim battle, General Baj Singh laid down his life after a valiant fight which is a rare example in the world history of combat.
Sharing this public sentiment, Th. Gulchain Singh Charak, president DSS in a meeting of members of DSS, Sarpanches, Panches, Numberdars/ Chowkidars and other prominent persons from adjoining areas at Maheen Charakan said all the rational people of Jammu region, particularly those connected with heritage and culture, vehemently oppose the dangerous move of bureaucracy of J&K to convert Maharani Charaki Palace into hotel which is against norms of State Protected Monuments.
Speakers in the meeting said that Numberdars and Chowkidars provide most effective services to common masses in rural areas and it is imperative for the government to duly empower them and fulfill their long pending demands of raising the monthly remuneration (honorarium) from existing Rs. 1501 and Rs. 1500 respectively to at least Rs. 9000 per month.
Demand for issuance of Dogra Certificate in favour of the community members was also raised.
Chaman Lal Chaman, a Dogri Poet of the area recited Dogri Poems about the bravery of brave hearts of the area and Master Jagdeep Singh explained in detail about the problems being faced by the people of the Kandi Belt.
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