War heroes of Chhamb battle remembered

Akhnootr/Jammu, December 5 (Scoop News) – The war heroes of Chhamb Battle of 1971 were remembered and paid obeisance in a befitting on 05 Dec at Chhamb War Memorial, Akhnoor under the ageis of Cross Sword Division.  The memorial service was conducted by 11 SIKH Regiment to commemorate the sacrifices made by brave soldiers of 5th Battalion, The SIKH Regiment during 1971 Indo-Pak war.  A Contingent of  5 SIKH comprising one offr, one JCO and 10 OR offered rich tribute to our heroes.

       Wreaths were laid by Deputy General Officer Commanding, Crossed Swords Division and Lt Col (Retd) GS Pannu, Father of late Maj Pannu, Vrc (Posthumous) and other and retired soldiers on recognition of the sacrifices made. .  A number of civilian administration officials and locals were also present in the function. 

A company of 5 SIKH, during the war, was entrusted the vital role of defending  important approaches to Chhamb Sector under the leadership of Maj DS Pannu.  The company successfully repulsed as many as fourteen attacks launched by Pakistan Army over four continuous days successfully thwarting the evil designs of the Pakistan Army in the sector.  The brave soldiers of 5 SIKH Regiment stood fast till the end, despite all odds in the finest traditions of the Indian Army and sacrificed their lives in the call of duty.