Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 31: Bawa Kailakh Dev Parbandhak Committee today observed the birth anniversary of J&K’s first Param Vir Chakra Awardee martyr Major Som Nath Sharma, who had made supreme sacrifice while defending Kashmir from invading Pakistani tribal and Army in 1947.
In this connection, a function was organized at Raipur domana where rich tributes were paid to the martyr.
Vishwa Hindu Parishad, State general secretary Shakti Dutt Sharma, who was chief guest on the occasion, while speaking threw light on life of Major Som Nath Sharma and supreme sacrifice made by him in war with Pakistani.
Bawa Kailakh Parbandhak Committee, President Ram Pal Seth appealed the Governor NN Vohra to pay homage to the great personality by rechristening Jammu Airport on the name of Major Som Nath Sharma.
Among others present were Dr CM Raina, Sunil Dutt, Pt Dev Dutt Shastri, Rajat Soodan, Sahil Seth, etc.