Jammu, Dec 16: On the occasion of Vijay Diwas, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday unveiled a 108-foot-high National Flag at Kachrial in Akhnoor, honouring the valour and sacrifices of the soldiers who fought in the 1971 war.
Paying homage to the martyrs, the Lieutenant Governor saluted the courage of soldiers, officers, war veterans, and Veer Naris who made the nation proud with their selfless service. He felicitated the veterans and their families during the ceremony.
Speaking on the occasion, Sinha said that Kachrial is not only a place of historical value but also a sacred land that bears testimony to the supreme sacrifices made by brave soldiers in the 1965 and 1971 wars. “Every inch of this land honours those who laid down their lives defending the sovereignty and integrity of the nation,” he remarked.
The Lieutenant Governor congratulated Lieutenant General P.K. Mishra, General Officer Commanding, White Knight Corps (16 Corps), for the initiative to install the monumental flag and appreciated the Flag Foundation of India for supporting the effort.
“May our beloved Tricolour always fly high. It stands as a symbol of freedom, dignity, sacrifice, and national pride. Together, we must move forward with determination to realise the vision of a developed India,” Sinha said.
The event was attended by Satish Sharma, Minister for Youth Services & Sports, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Science & Technology, Information Technology, and ARI & Trainings; Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, GOC-in-C Northern Command; Lt Gen P.K. Mishra, GOC White Knight Corps; Maj Gen H.S. Brar, GOC 10 RAPID; Brig Dayanand Sharma, Commander Pallanwala Brigade; Maj Gen Ashim Kohli (Retd), CEO, Flag Foundation of India; along with senior officials, war veterans, Veer Naris, and students.
