Excelsior Correspondent
Jammu, Sept 9: Floral tribute were paid to martyr Major Akash Singh on his martyrdom day during a function organized by Team Jammu at Shaheed Major Akash Singh Memorial Park at Rajpura Mangotrian, here today.
Major Akash Singh, a recipient of Shaurya Chakra, had attained martyrdom while fighting terrorists during an encounter on Line of Control in Poonch district on Sept 9, 2009.
While paying floral tribute to martyr Major Akash Singh, Chairman Team Jammu and BJP leader, Zorawar Singh Jamwal appealed people to always remember the sacrifices of martyred soldiers. He said that such events will not only solve the purpose of remembering contributions of the Army but also bond people their sacrifices .
Team Jammu chief further said that youth must unite and stand in support of our forces so that they should not feel demoralized in the hands of anti-national elements. He said that people of Jammu should feel proud that Dogras have sacrificed their lives for the dignity and honour of Mother India. He said that supreme sacrifice of Major Akash Singh will be remembered for coming centuries.
Former Mayor, Chander Mohan Gupta said that Nation will forever remain indebted to soldiers like Major Akash Singh who fought valiantly, upheld highest traditions of our armed forces and nation. “Today, martyr Major Akash Singh is not with us, but he will always remain alive in the hearts and a role model for younger generation,” he added.
President, Yuva Rajput Sabha, Vikram Singh Chib said that those who attain supreme sacrifices for nation are lucky ones and we must stand by the family members of martyrs so that they don’t feel alienated.
The family members of martyr, including his wife Deepti Sambyal, Khushi (daughter) Tejasvi Singh (son), Rajeshwar Singh, Dr Jagdev Singh, Ajay Singh, Vikas Singh (Brothers), Atul Dev Singh, Sandeep Singh (Brothers-in-Law), Asha Sambyal, Rita Devi, Kusum Katoch, Mamta Singh along with Corporator Ward No 29, Surinder Chowdhary, President, Yuva Rajput Sabha, Vikram Singh Chib, former President Rajan Singh Happy, Mandeep Chib, Bhanu Pratap Singh Jamwal, Sanjay Singh, along with senior citizens of the locality paid rich tributes to the martyr and remembered his supreme sacrifice.
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