JAMMU, Jul 26: Dogra Brahman Pratinidhi Sabha (DBPS) observed Kargil Vijay Diwas across its units in the Jammu region, paying rich tributes to the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the 1999 Kargil War.
A commemorative function was organised at the DBPS headquarters at Chanakya Chowk, Jammu, under the chairmanship of DBPS President Ved Prakash Sharma. Floral tributes were offered to the Kargil martyrs by former Deputy Commissioner B.S. Jamwal, DBPS Chairman and former Additional Advocate General Advocate P.C. Sharma, NMC President Subash Shastri, Bawa Bhair Dev Sathan Trust General Secretary Ramesh Sharma, along with representatives of various religious and social organisations and other prominent citizens.
Addressing the gathering, DBPS President Ved Prakash Sharma said that the courage, patriotism and dedication displayed by the Indian Armed Forces during the Kargil War continue to inspire the entire nation. He said the sacrifices of the soldiers would always be remembered with gratitude and respect.
Among those present were Tawi Andolan Chief Advocate Chander Mohan Sharma, N.C. Sharma, M.L. Sharma, former JMC Commissioner Soujanya Sharma, Jagan Nath Sharma, K.L. Sharma, M.L. Padha, Ritiz Khajuria, Barita Ram, Rakesh Sharma, Atul Pangotra, Sunil Sharma, Davinder Sharma (Baboo), Gurdas Sharma, Raman Sharma, Prem Balotra, Shiv Ram Sharma, Sanjiv Kerni, Kewal Krishan Sharma and several other members and activists of the Sabha.
The programme concluded with the participants observing a two-minute silence in memory of the Kargil martyrs, reaffirming their respect for the brave soldiers who laid down their lives in defence of the nation.