On the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day (AFFD), a programme was organised at the Sainik Bhawan, Srinagar, to honour the martyrs and men in uniform who voluntarily fought and continue to safeguard the country’s honour.
The programme was attended by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, who interacted with the veterans and assured all support from the civil administration towards the welfare of Ex-Servicemen, War Widows and their families.
The Ex-Servicemen community expressed gratitude to Divisional Commissioner Kashmir for the initiatives taken for the welfare of Ex-Servicemen and Widows.
While paying homage to the extreme sacrifices and services of the armed forces, the Div Com said that soldiers are guardians of the nation who protect its citizens by sacrificing a lot of things in their lives.
“It becomes the duty of every citizen to not only show admiration for the martyrs and the living heroes but also to their families, who have been a crucial part of their sacrifice,” he said.
Apart from the government measures, the AFFD highlights the collective duty of citizens to make voluntary contributions towards providing care, support, rehabilitation and financial aid. ‘Flag Day’ brings to the forefront the commitment of looking after Veer Naris, disabled soldiers and families of martyrs.
