Tribune News Service

Jammu, February 27

The Jammu and Kashmir Ex-Services League and Dogra Sadar Sabha today paid tributes to the martyrs of armed forces of J&K, who laid down their lives in the state and outside.A large number of people from all walks of life, including ex-Army officers, soldiers, civilians and children, assembled at Balidan Stambh this evening and lit candles to pay homage to the martyrs.Patriotic songs were also played at the venue. Children carried placards. They were informed by ex-servicemen about the supreme sacrifices of soldiers.Gulchan Singh Charak, president, Dogra Sadar Sabha, said “Organising such events is a wonderful way to pay homage to the martyrs who laid down their lives to save us from enemies. We have decided to organise the event every year.”“The venue can be a source of inspiration for youth of our state, but unfortunately there is very little awareness about this place which holds so much significance,” said a retired Army officer.