KARGIL, OCTOBER 24 - Minister for PHE, Irrigation and
Flood Control, Sham Lal Choudhary today paid rich tributes to the martyrs of
Kargil War by laying wreath at the Drass War Memorial constructed in the memory
of soldiers and officers of Indian army who made supreme sacrifices during
Kargil War.
On the occasion, the Minister was briefed about the achievements of
Armed Forces during Kargil War.
Remembering the Kargil War heroes, the Minister said that it is because
of their sacrifices that we feel safe at our places and can enjoy festivals
with our families adding that it is the duty and responsibility of every
citizen to remember these heroes and pays their respect to them by doing
something positive for the country.
Later the Minister also visited Manoj Pandey War Gallery named after
Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey, an officer of the Indian Army who was posthumously
awarded the India's highest military honour, Param Vir Chakra for his audacious
courage and leadership during adverse times.
The gallery houses pictures of soldiers during the war and weapons
recovered from the Pakistani forces. The Minister appreciated the efforts of
Indian Army for constructing this War Memorial for providing opportunity to the
visitors to pay their tributes to the martyrs and can have the glimpses of
Kargil War.
The Minister also distributed sweets to the soldiers on the occasion and
also wrote his message on the visitor’s book.
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