Guv lays wreath at Sikh War Memorial who fought Pak raiders

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra today visited Baramulla and participated in the Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Sikh War Memorial held in connection with the celebration of Infantry Day.
The Governor laid wreath at the Sikh War Memorial and paid homage at the Mohammad Maqbool Sherwani Memorial.
These functions were organised by the Army to commemorate the sacrifices made by the soldiers and the people while fighting Pakistani raiders in 1947.
Earlier, on reaching the War Memorial, the Governor was received by Lt Gen S A Hasnain, Corps Commander, XV Corps, Maj Gen Bipin Rawat, GOC 19 Infantry Division and senior civil and police officers.
The Governor interacted with the officers and men of the local Army Units, prominent citizens of the area and students of KV, Baramulla, present on the occasion.
He lauded the bravery of the officers and men of the Army in guarding the territorial integrity of the country with devotion and commitment of the highest order by making supreme sacrifices.
While interacting with the people present at the function, the Governor said sustained peace and normalcy is an essential pre-requisite for rapid progress and prosperity of the state.
He called upon all stakeholders and the people at large to contribute in a big way towards securing these objectives to fully restore the pristine glory of Jammu and Kashmir as an abode of peace, tranquility, amity, harmony and brotherhood, and usher it into a frontline developed state.
On the celebration of this historic day, the Governor presented mementos to the civilians and retired soldiers, some of whom had been involved in fighting Pakistani raiders in 1947, and sweets to the school children.
The Governor emphasised the need for timely redressal of public grievances and speedy implementation of development schemes and welfare programmes.