Excelsior Correspondent
SUNDERBANI, July 25: A heartfelt tribute was paid to the Kargil martyr Joginder Singh of 14-Sikh Regiment at his native village, Qila Darhal, Nowshera, in Rajouri, today.
The solemn occasion saw the conclusion of the Akhand Pathh, with Guru Ka Langer being served to honor the memory of the brave soldier. Army officers also joined in paying their respects at the martyr’s memorial.
The village residents proudly recalled three Kargil martyrs from Nowshera sector, namely Gurdeep Singh and Hardeep Singh of 8 Sikh Regiment, and Joginder Singh of 14th Sikh Regiment, all residents of Qila Darhal, Rajouri.
Meanwhile, the villagers expressed displeasure over the Slami team’s alleged failure in reaching at the event to pay their respect to the fallen soldiers. According to them, only one Army officer, and a few soldiers were present at the memorial to honour the martyr.
Zorawar Singh, the president of NGO Anmol Cultural Club, expressed his anger over the neglect of the Kargil martyr. He questioned the lack of time and effort on the part of army officers to arrange a Slami team for the martyr’s program, terming it a shameful act. He urged GOC and Northern Commander Sahib to investigate the matter and take appropriate action.
While the family of martyr Joginder Singh, including his father Pritam Singh, mother Raj Kour, wife Charan Kour, and brothers Prem Singh and Hardev Singh, expressed their pride in his bravery and sacrifice for the motherland, they also expressed their desire for better facilities and attention to be provided to the martyr’s hamlet.
The locals have requested the renaming of villages in the area after the martyrs as a tribute to their sacrifice.
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