Social cultural organisation, Naman-Shaheedon ke sapne organised a massive march in the city to pay tributes to the martyrs who played crucial roles in defending borders of the country. The march that started from Agrico Ground witnessed overwhelming participation.
Under the leadership of Amarpreet Singh Kale scores of people including children participated in it. Holding placards on the martyrs the march went to different areas before concluding at Sakchi.
A session was also organised at Agrico during which about 18 fighters and their family members were felicitated for their contribution to national security during several wars.
“We are also overwhelmed to the see the response. It is our duty to see that family members of soldiers who died in the line of duty are felicitated. In memory of freedom fighters Bhagat Singh along with Rajguru, Sukhdev Thapar who were hanged to death on March 23 we decided to organise the event,” noted Kale.
A cultural programme was organised in which students from various educational institutions participated and presented a dance recital.