In a solemn and patriotic event titled ‘Jai Hind Sabha’, Himachal Pradesh CM paid rich tribute to brave soldiers, gallantry award recipients, and the families of martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. The function, held in Shimla, was a gesture of gratitude and recognition for their unparalleled courage and service to the nation.
During the event, Sukhu presented financial assistance to the next of kin of three martyrs:
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₹30 lakh to the family of Subedar Major Pawan, who laid down his life in Operation Sindoor. The cheque was received by his father Garaj Singh and son Abhishek.
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₹15 lakh to Jamila, wife of Kirti Chakra awardee Naik Dilbar Khan.
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₹10 lakh to Bharat Lakshmi, wife of Havildar Rohit Kumar.
In addition to the financial assistance, the Chief Minister honoured several gallantry award recipients and the families of fallen heroes from across various districts of Himachal Pradesh.
Kirti Chakra Honourees and Families:
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Sujata Kumari, wife of martyr Subedar Sanjeev Kumar (Bilaspur)
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Bhajan and Mata Daasi, wives of martyr Sepoy Pawan Kumar (Shimla)
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Sneh Lata, kin of martyr Sepoy Jagdish Chand (Chamba)
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Sunita Devi, wife of Rajinder Singh (Solan)
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Kehar Singh, father of Col. Sanjeev Singh (Kangra)
Vir Chakra Recipients and Families:
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Satpal Kalia, father of martyr Captain Amol Kalia (Una)
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Captain Roop Lal (Bilaspur)
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Honorary Captain Sukhdev Singh (Una)
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Kamlesh Rana, wife of Honorary Captain Bhagwan Singh Rana (Kangra)
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Meena Kumari, wife of martyr Havildar Ramesh Kumar (Hamirpur)
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Havildar Udham Singh (Bilaspur)
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Roshni Devi, wife of martyr Havildar Kansi Ram (Una)
Shaurya Chakra and Sena Medal Awardees:
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Colonel Kanwar Sarabjit Singh Panwar (Una)
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Honorary Captain Sushil Kumar (Una)
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Sheetal Mankotia, grandson of martyr Honorary Captain Prithvi Singh (Kangra)
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Honorary Captain Madan Lal (Kangra)
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Ajudhiya Devi, wife of martyr Honorary Captain Madho Ram (Kangra)
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Honorary Captain Halka Ram (Mandi)
The event also recognized gallantry award recipients and martyrs’ kin from Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti, Shimla, Kangra, Hamirpur, Sirmaur, Chamba, Bilaspur, Solan, Kullu, and Mandi districts. Among those honoured:
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Palden Gayacho, Bhag Chain, Mahendra Singh, and Neel Chand – all Shaurya Chakra recipients from Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti
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Shakuntala Devi, wife of martyr Subedar Ved Prakash (Shimla)
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Lalita Kumari, wife of martyr Subedar Dhyan Singh (Kangra)
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Prem Bhagti, on behalf of martyr Naib Raj Bahadur (Kinnaur)
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Rajo Devi, wife of martyr Havildar Parshottam Singh (Hamirpur)
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Pratap Chand (Kangra)
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Rakhi Verma, wife of martyr Naik Rajesh Kumar (Sirmaur)
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Neetu Kumari, wife of martyr Rifleman Kulbhushan Manta (Shimla)
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Lata Devi, wife of martyr Sepoy Lakhbir Singh (Hamirpur)
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Bina Devi, wife of martyr Sepoy Ranjeet Singh (Kangra)
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Asha Pathania, mother of martyr Sepoy Jatinder Singh (Kangra)
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Gurdas Ram, father of martyr Sepoy Brajesh Kumar (Una)
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Kamlesh Devi, wife of martyr Sepoy Pyar Chand (Hamirpur)
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Ram Dei, wife of martyr Sepoy Karam Chand (Bilaspur)
The Chief Minister also honoured distinguished service medal awardees:
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Major General DVS Rana – Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (Kangra)
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Lt. Col. P.S. Atri (Bilaspur), Honorary Captain Ajit Singh (Sirmaur), Honorary Captain Ranjit Singh Rana, Honorary Captain Ganga Ram (Mandi), Honorary Captain Lalman (Mandi), Naib Subedar Kripal Singh (Chamba), Naik Dalip Singh (Sirmaur), Honorary Captain Ramesh Kumar (Solan), Honorary Captain Khem Chand (Kullu), and Paramjeet, on behalf of BSF Inspector Vyas Dev.
Speaking on the occasion, CM Sukhu stated, “The bravery and sacrifice of our soldiers are a source of inspiration for the entire nation. We owe our peace and progress to their courage and commitment. Honouring them and their families is not just our duty but our moral responsibility.”He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the welfare of ex-servicemen and martyrs’ families, assuring continued support through various welfare schemes and initiatives
