<span style="color: #222222;">Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid homage to all the brave soldiers and civilians who were martyred in October 1947 terror attack by Pakistan Army disguised as Pashtun Tribals. Speaking at a seminar on "Memories of 22 October, 1947" in Srinagar, Mr Sinha said that the atrocities of Pakistan against the people of J&amp;K have been exposed to the world. He noted that the wound of Pakistani terror attack is still fresh and October 22 is a reminder of Pakistan's atrocities which will always remain a black day, not just for the people of Jammu and Kashmir but for the entire humanity.<br />''<br />''The Lt Governor stressed the need to reach out to the young generation with the stories of valour and sacrifices of brave-hearts like Brig. Rajinder Singh, Maqbool Sherwani, Chief of Women's Self Defence Corps Kanta Wazir, and other unsung heroes.<br />''<br />''He said that our youth must know how Brigadier Rajinder Singh, with a handful of soldiers, fought the Pakistani tribesmen, sacrificing his life to save Kashmir and Kashmiriyat. Mr Sinha maintained that the youth must be educated about Baramulla's young man Maqbool Sherwani who resisted the Pakistani tribes and sacrificed his life and courage shown by groups of Kashmiri people to push back Pakistani militia.<br />''<br />''The Lt Governor said there is a need to remind the elderly and the younger generations about how Pakistan is killing our people and trying to divide us by disrupting communal harmony in Jammu &amp; Kashmir.<br />''<br />''Mr Sinha said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Jammu and Kashmir has embarked on the journey of progress and prosperity and we must unite to defeat the evil designs of the enemies.<br />''<br />''Prominent citizens from all walks of life, and large number of youth were present on the occasion</span><br />
News On AIR | October 23, 2021 8:57 AM
J&K LG pays homage to brave soldiers & civilians martyred in October 1947 terror attack by Pakistan