For paying tribute to martyrs of the Indian Army and paramilitary, local entrepreneur Shravan Verma is going to organise a programme on June 14 to honour the families of those martyred from Dehradun since 1947.
The family of Mohan Lal Raturi, one of the martyrs of Pulwama terrorist attack and Major Vibhuti Shankar Dhoundiyal will be among the honoured guests.
Addressing the media Verma said, “Since the Pulwama attack in February, we wanted to organise a programme to show our gratitude and pay tribute to the martyrs.
We have listed the names and contact details of the Indian army and paramilitary martyrs from Dehradun since 1947.
There are a total of 373 martyrs out of which families of about 100 martyrs have agreed to attend the programme.
To those families who will not be able to attend the programme due to any reason, we will send them the memento through courier. This programme is open to all, both civilians and army families. Before the start of the main event, a bike rally will be organised from Mussoorie diversion to Blessings Farm.”
He added, “Retired Havildar Shiv Singh Rawat, who was born in 1934 and fought in the 1961, 1962, 1965 and 1971 wars will be the chief guest in the programme.
Lance Corporal Gyan Singh Chettri, retired from Gorkha Regiment will be present as special guest. The entire programme is sponsored by us without any political affiliation.”