Our Correspondent

Patiala, September 10

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) will organise a religious function on September 12 to commemorate Sikh martyrs of the Saragarhi battle at Gurdwara Wazidpur Sahib, Ferozepur district.Notably, the Saragarhi Gurdwara stands in the honour of 21 Sikh soldiers of the British Indian Army who sacrificed their lives but refused to buzz from duty.SGPC chief Kirpal Singh Badungar  said the Sikh bravehearts did not think twice before laying down their lives in line of duty and it would be an honour for the SGPC to orgnaise a programme to commemorate them.He said the Sikh body was regularly highlighting the influential individuals from the history to laud their contribution in the expansion of Sikh religion among masses.