DC Kishtwar met with family members of unsung local heroes/freedom fighters

Kishtwar,25-01-2023

In an effort to recognise the sacrifices of local unsung heroes/freedom fighters, Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Dr Devansh Yadav (IAS) today met with the family members of these local unsung heroes/freedom fighters of district Kishtwar as a part of pre Republic Day celebration under the aegis of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”.

He was accompanied by ACR Kishtwar Varunjeet Singh Charak, Tehsildar Kishtwar Umar Muneeb besides others.

As a token of respect and recognition from district administration Kishtwar, DC Kishtwar handed over the sweets to family members of Late Sh. Sham Lal Ji of village Pochhal (Goa freedom movement), Late Sh. Prakash Wazir ji ( father of SSP ACB Sandeep wazir)
Wazir Mohalla Kishtwar, Late Sh. Dewan Chand Parihar of Matta who also received Vir Chakar in 1962 war (China war).

The family members expressed gratitude to District Administration Kishtwar for recognising the role and contribution of locals heroes in the freedom struggle.

DC Kishtwar also invited them to grace the Republic Day event.