Excelsior Correspondent
RAJOURI, Apr 17: The series of events conducted as part of “Rajouri Liberation Day” culminated here with a grand event to commemorate the occasion.
For paying homage to the brave citizens of Rajouri who had sacrificed their lives for its liberation, an impressive wreaths laying ceremony was conducted at Gujjar Mandi Chowk Memorial. The wreaths were laid by Lt Gen KH Singh, Corps Commander, White Knight Corps, Maj Gen Saranjit Singh, GOC Ace of Spades Division and other prominent Army and civil dignitaries.
After the wreath laying ceremony, a peace march by school children of Rajouri was flagged in with pigeons and balloons released by the eminent guests to signify peace and harmony prevailing in the region.
The chief guest visited the photo exhibition, Medical camp and artificial limb camp where he distributed artificial limbs, eye kits, wheelchairs and tricycles to the locals and veterans. He also visited ex-servicemen assistance centre which was in place since 11 April 2015 and met several Veterans who had benefitted from the same.
Rajouri Liberation Day is celebrated on April 13 every year as it was on this day that Rajouri was liberated from intruders who had infiltrated from across. To commemorate “Rajouri Liberation Day”, the Army in conjunction with the civil administration, organised week long celebrations. The celebrations started with inauguration of Ex-servicemen Assistance Centre at ALG on April 11, 2015 by Maj Gen Saranjeet Singh. On April 13, a photo exhibition, weapon exhibition, health awareness camp, dental, eye and artificial limb camp were inaugurated. Also, a Quiz and painting competition was conducted for children from various schools of Rajouri. To motivate the youth of Rajouri to join the armed forces, lectures were organised on April 14 and 15 by Army officers.
Cultural events by locals, highlighting the spirit of Rajouri and school children kept the audience spell bound with their scintillating performances. Lazium, Malkhamb, Khukri dance and Gatka were presented by the Army personnel.
The chief guest felicitated the `Veer Naris’ present on the occasion. Prizes were also distributed to various school children for their excellent performance.
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