On the 2nd anniversary of the Pulwama attack, a mega rally was organised by the students’ association of the Utkal University here as a mark of respect to the CRPF personnel who were martyred in the incident.
Carrying a 120-metre-long Tricolour, hundreds of students marched from the Vani Vihar Square to Master Canteen Square recalling the supreme sacrifices of the paratroopers that continue to inspire spirit of patriotism among countrymen.On occasion, several personalities, including retired Army personnel, who participated in event, were felicitated by Students’ Association. Two CRPF personnel from Odisha, Manoj Behera of Ratanpur village in Cuttack district and Prasanna Sahu of Shikhar village in Jagatsinghpur district, were among the 40 CRPF martyrs.