Excelsior Correspondent
MENDHAR, Apr 26: The Bhimber Gali Brigade and the local population of Mendhar today got together to commemorate the supreme sacrifice made by six gallant sons of the soil while assisting the Army on the war front during the 1965 Indo–Pak conflict.
The annual ‘Shahidi Diwas’ at Mendhar marks the recognition and gratitude of the Army to these brave civilians who laid down their lives in the service to the nation as well as the continued commitment of the civilian population to work hand in hand with the Army to thwart any nefarious designs of the enemy.
The ceremony included wreath laying at the Shahid Smarak by the chief guest, Commander Bhimber Gali, followed by patriotic songs by school children and citizens of the town.
Commander, Bhimber Gali Brigade, while addressing the gathering, saluted the indomitable courage of these martyrs and impressed upon the public to emulate the rich and gallant legacy left behind by these patriots.
The ceremony ended with presentation of gifts to next of kin of the martyrs by the Commander.
The event was attended by officers of the district and tehsil administration including SDM, Ramesh Kumar, Tehsildar Mendhar and other prominent citizens.
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