Maj Gen Somnath Jha (retd) in Ludhiana. Tribune Photo

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana March 24

To create awareness among people about sacrifices of soldiers who laid down their lives for the nation, a retired Major General is touching every nook and corner of the country on a cycle. Maj Gen Somnath Jha (retd) left on a mission on cycle on October 19, 2016.General Jha was welcomed by Col Darshan Dhillon, Zone Coordinator, RTI, AAP, and Amrit Pal Singh, sector coordinator, AAP, at Dakha Office of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Both accompanied General Jha on cycles till Ludhiana.So far, General Jha has covered over 9,000 km and passed through 26 states. He plans to cover around 12,000 km in his journey. He said around 21,000 Indian soldiers had sacrificed their lives for the country in various battles and operations.General Jha said “We live peacefully at our homes because our soldiers are guarding the borders at night. It becomes our duty and moral responsibility to remember them and care for their families.”