: Rajouri Day Document presenting brief history released at Balidan Stambh Rajouri

JAMMU/RAJOURI/ NEWS UDAAN / ANIL BHARDWAJ _ Sangarsh- a Civic Movement for Justice, Equality, Peace, Prosperity and Brotherhood during a program near Balidan Stambh Rajouri released the ‘Rajouri Day’ document which contains the brief history regarding struggle of the people of this border district when it was illegally and forcefully captured by the Pakistan sponsored tribal forces. Interacting with media persons, the representatives of Sangarsh Movement informed that Rajouri Day is observed every year on April 13 as a token of remembrance when Rajouri was recaptured and liberated by the Army from the Pakistan sponsored tribal forces.   “The day is observed as the ‘Vijay Diwas’ and tribute is presented to the valiant Martyrs at their memorial at the Shaeedi Chowk, Balidan Satambh (Gujjar Mandi) near Rane Hawai Patti, Rajouri”.they said.   Sangarsh Movement informed that in the month of October November 1948 Indian forces after vacating Kashmir valley from the raiders planned to capture the areas of Peer Panchal region.   In this persuit Indian forces under the command of Brigadier Mohammed Usman Khan captured Jhangar on 15th of March 1948, then after General Kulwant Singh made the offensive strategy of move and advance towards Rajouri.   The Indian forces along with tanks captured Chingus on 10th of April 1948 on their way towards Rajouri.   The final bolt on Rajouri ruled by raiders and traitors was commanded by Brigadier Yudunath Singh and by the evening of 12th of April 1948 the Rajouri was recaptured comprehensively by the Indian forces.   Sangarsh Movement claimed that in memory of this vital victory every year on 13th of April, RAJOURI DAY is celebrated as the Vijay Diwas with full zeal and enthusiasm having great honour and regards for the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for our bright future.   Pertinent to mention besides Indian Army, Civic Movement Sangarsh is also celebrating Rajouri Day since 13th of April 2015. Sangarsh Movement also hailed District Administration Rajouri lead by Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Shri Abhishek Sharma(IAS) who in collaboration with civil society for the first time at Civil Administration level has shown keen interest and is holding Mega Rajouri Day Celebrations with multiple events.Sangarsh Movement also extended its full support to the District Administration in this noble cause. The document was compiled by Chief Resource Person Sangarsh Movement Vikrant Sharma. Those prominent who were present during the RD document release ceremony includes Hardev Raj Verma, Dinesh Sharma, Kanav Badyal, Rakesh Gupta, Pushpinder Gupta, Nishu Gupta, Sunil Gupta, Muneer Mirza, Gurdev Thakur, Saleem Talib, Aman Zari, Rahul Chandan, Ashish Bhasin Soonam Sharma, Priyanka Khajuria, Babal Chandan, Nazia Manhas, Sonika, Tilak Sudan, Sanjeev Sharma, Shiv Dutta, Rohit Gupta, Sanjay Bali, Raja Mathur, Mohd Abbas, Rajkumar, Shahnawaz khan and many more. ...