Excelsior Correspondent
SAMBA, Oct 27: To pay homage to Brigadier Rajinder Singh (Mahavir Chakra) on his 67th Martyrs Day, a function was organized at his native village Bagoona (Rajinder Pura) by Brigadier Rajinder Singh Memorial Committee in collaboration with district administration and Army today.
On the occasion, District Development Commissioner, Samba, Mubarak Singh, ACR M Y Malik and SDM Vijaypur Sonu Pargal offered wreaths to martyrs’ statue. Urvashi Pathania and Usha Parmar, daughters of late Brigadier Rajinder Singh, were also present on the occasion. A colourful cultural programme based on patriotism and depicting valour and bravery of soldiers was also presented by the school children.
A large number of people of village Rajinder Singh Pura , adjoining villages and school children attended the function. Paying tributes, DDC lauded Brigadier Rajinder Singh for his supreme sacrifice for the motherland while fighting against Pakistani invaders at Buniyar.
DDC said that Samba district has the pride of having great soldiers who by the dint of their bravery got numerous gallantry awards including Param Vir Chakra, Mahavir Chakra, Shourya Chakra and Kriti Chakra. He impressed upon the youth to take inspiration from those great sons of the soil. Brig. S. S Sambyal( Retd.) , Yograj Singh Conservator Retd., Capt. Inder Singh, Capt Hawant Singh, Brij Paul Singh and Sarpanchs and Panchs also paid tributes to the Brigadier Rajinder Singh.
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