“Shaheed Smarak” dedicated to Martyrs of 1965 and 1971 War by Lt. General  K.J Singh

Khemkaran, Jul 20 ( Punjab Post Bureau) – Khem Karan Sector in Tarn Taran Distt has been  witness to innumerable stories of bravery and courage during both 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pak wars.   A number of war memorials have been constructed by various units in the memory of respective martyrs, but due to remote location of the memorials proper care & maintainance of the same was becoming difficult.  To pay due homage and tribute to the martyrs and ensure regular maintenance of the memorials, it was decided to relocate these memorials at Abdul Hamid Samadhi complex at village Cheema.  Eight new memorials have been constructed in Shaheed Smarak to commemorate  the sacrifices of these brave hearts.

            Lieutenant General  KJ Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command dedicated the newly constructed “Shaheed Smarak” in the premises of Abdul Hamid Samadhi Complex to the martyrs of 1965 and 1971 war. Consequent to inauguration, a Guard of Honour with full military honours was given to all the martyrs. The Army Commander laid wreath at Shaheed Smarak and paid rich tributes to all who sacrificed their life to uphold the dignity, honour  and pride of the Nation.

            Lieutenant General  JS Cheema, General Officer Commanding Vajra Corps, Major General Vijay Pingale, General Officer Commanding Golden Arrow Division and various other senior military and civil dignitaries and war veterans graced the occasion. This memorial has been conceptualised by Golden Arrow Division and the work for the same executed under the guidance and supervision of Gurki Brigade.