Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 6: To commemorate the supreme sacrifice of Kargil war hero Veer Udheyman Singh, Sena Medal, the Government Girls High School at Shama Chak was formally renamed as ‘Martyr Soldier Veer Udheyman Singh Memorial Government Girls High School’.
The event marked 26th martyrdom day of the brave soldier who laid down his life during 1999 Kargil conflict while fighting valiantly at Tiger Hills.
DDC Chairman Jammu, Bharat Bhushan, DDC Vice Chairman, Suraj Singh Bhau and BJP leader, Zorawar Singh Jamwal along with martyr’s family members and a large gathering of locals, students, ex-servicemen and social activists were also present on the occasion.
A grand tribute paying function was organized by the family members of the martyr including Omkar Singh Langeh, Shanti Devi, Vandana, Kanchan, Rajesh Singh and Darshan Singh.
A guard of honour was also presented by the soldiers and officers of 13 Kumaon Regiment, Domana, as a mark of respect to the valiant soldier.
DDC Chairman Bharat Bhushan announced that efforts would be made to upgrade the school to a Model Institution, ensuring quality education in a patriotic environment.
Zorawar Singh Jamwal, paid rich tribute to the martyr and emphasized the need for institutionalized commemoration of fallen soldiers in J&K.
Narinder Singh Bahu, president All India Bahu Biradari; Ramesh Singh Langeh, president All J&K Langeh Biradari and retired navy officer, Lakhwinder Singh also paid floral tribute to the Martyr.
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