Vajra Corps celebrates Flag Day

Genral Officer Commanding Lt General V S Tonk laid wreath at the Punjab State War Memorial to pay homage to the war heroes of the state on the occasion of the Armed Forces Flag Day here today. The programme started with a devotional song by students of BD Arya College for Girls, Jalandhar.

The GOC said the contributions made to the Flag Day fund were utilised by the Sainik Boards for empowerment of widows, disabled soldiers, ex-servicemen and their dependents. On behalf of Vajra Corps, General Tonk presented a cheque of Rs 25,000 to the District Sainik Welfare Board.

Deputy Commissioner Ajeet Singh Pannu, vice-president of Zila Sainik Board Brigadier KS Dhilon, senior serving and retired Army officers, civil dignitaries, ex-servicemen and widows of martyrs also attended the function.