Jammu, January 31

The Dogra Brahman Pratinidhi Sabha paid rich tributes to Major Somnath Sharma, the first recipient of Param Vir Chakra (PVC) of Independent India in 1947, who died fighting Pakistan-supported tribals in Kashmir. Speakers highlighted the role played by Major Sharma in defending the Srinagar airport from tribal invaders.Tawi Andolan convener Chander Mohan Sharma, who was the chief guest at the function, urged the youth to follow the footsteps of martyrs who died for safeguarding the sovereignty of India and fought against the enemy. — TNS