Posters were made by cadets in the memory of martyrs

The cadets also recited poems on patriotic themes. — Tribune Photo

Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, March 12

As a run-up to the celebrations of 75 years of Independence, Air Wing NCC cadets of DAV College Chandigarh spruced up the cenotaphs of martyrs from the institute which have been installed in the college campus, and also beautified the surrounding area.

These cenotaphs have been dedicated to Param Vir Chakra recipient, Capt Vikaram Batra, Maha Vir Chakra recipient Lt Rajeev Sandhu, Vir Chakra recipient Capt Vijayant Thapar and Maj. Sandeep Sagar.

The college principal, Dr Pawan Sharma, Commanding Officer of No.1 Chandigarh NCC Air Squadron, Gp Capt MR Pandeya and Dr Shilpi Ajuja, caretaker NCC officer, along with other staff members and students paid floral tributes to the martyrs.

Posters were made by cadets in the memory of martyrs.

The cadets also recited poems on patriotic themes and expressed their opinions in the form of a speech, highlighting the heroic deeds of the brave hearts of the country.

Interacting with the cadets, Dr Sharma felicitated them for this initiative and said that by virtue of their involvement in social activities, the youth will become more responsible and better citizens.