GURDASPUR: The Armed Forces Flag Day was observed by the district administration at the District Security Services Welfare Office Complex on Wednesday in which, cheques and financial assistance were given to the ex-servicemen and their dependents. Besides, shawls and blankets were given to the widows of ex-servicemen and aged ex-servicemen to honour them. On the occasion, additional deputy commissioner (general) Sri Nivasan said that on this day, sacrifices made by our soldiers are remembered and funds are donated for the welfare of the ex-servicemen and their families. District security services welfare officer Lt Col Satbir Singh (retd.), Lt Gen Kanwaljit Singh (retd) were also present.

HT PHOTODistrict security services welfare officer Lt Col (retd) Satbir Singh presenting a shawal to a widow of an ex-serviceman in Gurdaspur on Wednesday.