RAJOURI, APRIL 14: In a moving ceremony, Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal today inaugurated the Balidan Stambh dedicated to the memory of all those who made the supreme sacrifice for the liberation of Rajouri. The monument stands as a symbol of the undying spirit and valour of the brave-hearts who laid down their lives to defend the honour and dignity of the land.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by eminent dignitaries and representatives of the local community, including President MC Rajouri, Mohd Arif, Ex MLC Vibodh Gupta, , Former Municipal Council president Rajnder Gupta, Senior Councillor, Pushpinder Gupta, Councillor, Mamta Dutt, Councillor Yogesh Sharma, Councillor, Kuldeep Raj, Balidan Stambh Committee President, Ashok Gupta, political leader, Dinesh Sharma, besides prominent persons, Nishi Kant Saraf, Hardev Verma, Sarpanch Yogesh Sharma, Sardar Narman Singh, Naseer Ahmed, members of Martyrs’ Families and social workers further added to the solemnity of the occasion.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, the Deputy Commissioner praised the sacrifices of the brave hearts who gave their lives for the liberation of Rajouri. He emphasized that the Balidan Stambh would not only serve as a symbol of their bravery but also as a reminder of the importance of valuing and protecting the freedom of the people.