SAMBA NOVEMBER 26 (KNS): Paying homage to Indo Tibetan Border Police Jawan Joginder Kumar for his supreme sacrifice in a Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh, Former Minister and National Conference Additional General Secretary Mr Ajay Kumar Sadhotra today said his valour has made Duggar Land proud by scripting another chapter of bravery.
Participating in the Tenth Day ceremony of Martyr Joginder Kumar in his native village Abtal Katalan in Samba, Mr Sadhotra said the Jammu region has written with golden letters sagas of valour from times immemorial with warriors laying their lives with a sense of pride in call
of their duties.
"The brave give eir today our safe and secured tomorrow", Mr Sadhotra said, adding that the sacrifices of the heroes in defending the integrity and sovereignty of the nation will not go waste. The indebted nation has all along been bowing their heads with respect and deep esteem for the sacrifices made by warriors, he said, adding that martyrs will continue to inspire generations for serving the nation in whatever capacity they can.
Mr Sadhotra said the martyrdom of brave-hearts reminds the crucial need of working towards peace and striving for shaping a better future for humanity. The biggest tribute to great heroes is to create a world wherein people live in peace and harmony. At the same time, Nation has to stand united for defeating the scourge of terror and violence that has emerged a biggest challenge to the global community.
National Conference Additional General Secretary said at this hour of grief and pride the solidarity reflects the sense of gratitude towards the martyrs, which is in consonance with the
great heritage and legacy of the Duggar Land that has always stood like a rock behind heroes of the nation. He also expressed solidarity with the family of the martyr and appreciated their resilience in braving their loss with grace and pride.
"We salute the martyrdom of Martyr Joginder Kumar and bow before the courage of the
family and the brave residents of the village ", Mr Sadhotra added.
The Former Minister Mr Sadhotra was accompanied by Satwant Kour Dogra, Provincial President Women Wing, Ayub Malik, Provincial Secretary and Joint Secretaries of the Province
S/Sh Surjit Singh Manhas, Ankush Abrol, Ghar Singh Chib and also District Presidents S/Sh Raghubir Singh Manhas, Soudagar Gupta, Sham Narayan Mehta, (Zonal Central Leaders) S/Sh Dr Vikas Sharma, Mohinder Singh, Chander Udhay Singh, Ashwani Charak.(KNS)