AKHNOOR, Sep 12: Rich tributes were paid with full honours to Amar Shaheed Lieutenant Thakur Dass Sharma, who made the supreme sacrifice while defending the nation during the 1965 Indo-Pak war, on his 62nd martyrdom day at Akhnoor.
Lt. Thakur Dass Sharma had laid down his life on September 12, 1965, while fighting the Pakistani forces in a fierce battle in the Kalidhar sector. A tribute ceremony was organised by the Akhnoor Sports Club to commemorate his supreme sacrifice and honour his contribution to the defence of the country.
The ceremony commenced with the National Song, followed by the National Anthem. Mohan Lal Bhagat (JKPS), retired SSP and sitting MLA, Akhnoor constituency, paid homage to the martyr by garlanding his bust. Naresh Sharma, Tehsildar, Akhnoor and Chief Guest, also garlanded the bust and paid his respects.
Rajeev Sharma, former MLA Akhnoor and Chairman, Akhnoor Sports Club, paid heartfelt homage to the martyr. Floral tributes were also offered by Veer Nari Sharda Bhau, former DDC, and S.K. Sharma, Patron of the Club.
Among those present on the occasion were Group Captain Sanjeev Gupta, members of the Executive Body of Akhnoor Sports Club, family members of the martyr, prominent citizens and sportspersons from various disciplines in Akhnoor. They paid floral tributes and remembered the supreme sacrifice of Lt. Thakur Dass Sharma.
The gathering recalled the courage and sacrifice of the martyr and paid tribute to his dedication towards the nation. The ceremony also highlighted the importance of remembering the valour and sacrifices of soldiers who laid down their lives in the service of the country.
Dr. Romesh Kashyap, Vice President of Akhnoor Sports Club, thanked the guests and participants for attending the tribute ceremony. Dr. Vidya Sagar Verma, General Secretary of the Club, conducted the proceedings.