Chandigarh, January 14

Tri-Services Veterans’ Day was commemorated under the aegis of Western Command at Chandimandir Military Station here today. The event was for reaching out to ex-servicemen and alleviate the challenges faced by them and their dependants.

Around 300 veterans, war widows and their kin attended the event. Details of all veterans were registered and arrangements were made to assist them in resolving their pension matters, healthcare issues and other grievances. Lieutenant General GS Sangha, Chief of Staff, Western Command, interacted with the veterans and enquired about their welfare.

The event commenced with the veterans paying homage at the Veer Smriti war memorial. The focus of the event was to address veterans’ grievances and to raise awareness regarding benefits entitled to them. — TNS