Tributes being paid to the martyrs of the Manipur attack by the Vajra Corps in Jalandhar Cantt on Saturday. A Tribune Photograph

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, June 4

On the fateful day of June 4 last year, 16 gallant soldiers of 6 Dogra made a supreme sacrifice while fighting terrorists in Chandel district, Manipur. The sacrifice of the brave soldiers continues to inspire others, who carried on relentless counter insurgency operations, successfully eliminating three hard core insurgents and recovered a large quantity of arms, ammunition and war-like stores.In the memory of these soldiers, under the aegis of Vajra Corps, 6 Dogra in Jalandhar Cantt today observed the Martyrs’ Day.A wreath laying ceremony and Special Sainik Sammelan were organised to pay tributes to the martyrs whose courage and valour would continue to inspire the generations to come. The soldiers saluted these gallant soldiers and dedicated their achievements and victories to the brave hearts whose memory will remain kindled in the hearts.