Ex-servicemen rally held

Srinagar, September 23

To commemorate the ‘Year of Disabled in Line of Duty’ and to reach out to the ex-servicemen fraternity of the Valley as well as address their grievances, a rally was organised at Badamibagh Cantonment on Sunday, an Army statement said.

The rally was attended by over 300 ex-servicemen, including disabled soldiers and “Veer Naris”.

The rally was addressed by General Officer Commanding, Chinar Corps, Lt Gen AK Bhatt, who reaffirmed the resolve of the corps towards espousing the welfare and well-being of the veterans and “Veer Naris.” The Chinar Corps chief also unveiled a compendium covering various welfare schemes and benefits available to ex-servicemen and their families. It was distributed to all veterans and “Veer Naris’ at the rally, the statement said.

The disabled soldiers and their dependents were provided with transport and medical equipment to make them self-reliant. Wards of veterans excelling in various fields were also felicitated to motivate them in achieving greater glory. —TNS