Our Correspondent

Ferozepur, April 5

More than 300 “Veer Naaris” (wives of late soldiers) of Ferozepur, Moga, Tarn Taran, Muktsar and Kapurthala districts were facilitated during the special welfare meet held under the aegis of Golden Arrow Division at Mamdot Hall here today.On the occasion, Lieutenant General JS Cheema, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Vajra Corps; Anupvir Kaur Cheema, zonal president, Vajra AWWA; Major General Vijay Pingale, GOC, Golden Arrow Division; and Neeta Pingale, chairperson, Golden Arrow Family Welfare Organisation, and other officials of the Vajra Corps presented mementoes to these women.Lt Gen Cheema assured the wives of late soldiers of all help, care and compassion by the Vajra Corps. The General Officer Commanding also addressed the problems of the “Veer Naaris” related to pension, health and other departments.These were sorted out with the help of representatives from Zila Sainik Board and records of various regiments. Officials of the State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank and DPDO were also present to expedite pending issues.A medical camp was also organised where free medicines were given.