Excelsior Correspondent
KATHUA, Jan 14: Rich tributes were paid to Shaheed Piar Singh on his martyrdom anniversary in a simple but impressive function organized by his family members at his Memorial Gate located at Kuke Chak, near Radio Station, here today.
The local unit of the Army paid rich tributes to the great soldier for his saga of valour and devotion to duty.
Dr Bharat Bhushan, Chief Executive Officer, Lakahanpur Sarthal Development Authority, while paying tributes said that Shaheed Piar Singh sacrificed his life for safeguarding the country while performing duty under Operation Meghdoot on January 14, 2004.
He said that the great soldier saved life of his five accompanying soldiers of 17 JK Rifles.
He informed that Shaheed Piar Singh was awarded Sena Medal on January 26, 2005 and complimented the organizers for organizing the function despite heavy downpour.
Anshul Garg, Probationer spoke high of the brave soldier and saluted him for keeping high the traditions of Indian Army. He assured all help to the family of the soldier from the Administration.
He also assured that to augment the facilities at the Memorial, he will take up the matter with District Development Commissioner, Kathua.
The political activists namely Som Raj Majotra, Ravinder Pathania and Sardar Mohinder Singh, besides a large number of people were present on the occasion.
The programme ended with the presentation of National Anthem.
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