FEROZEPUR: State level function will be held on September 12 to commemorate the battle of Saragarhi, Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh will attend the function through video conferencing
This information was provided by Deputy Shri. Vineet Kumar IAS after reviewing the arrangements for the state level function.
Deputy Commissioner Mr Vineet Kumar said that Akhand Path of Guru Granth Sahib was started today at Gurdwara Sahib on September 10 and bhog of Sri Akhand Sahib would be performed on September 12.
He said that after kirtan in the main diwan hall after the bhog of Akhand Path Sahib will be organise on September 12..
Guests of heirs of Saragarhi martyrs, ex-servicemen / dependents etc. will also be honored on the occasion.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh would address the people through video conferencing.
Officers of various departments including Additional Deputy Commissioner (People) Sukhpreet Singh Sidhu, SDM Ferozepur Amarinder Singh Malli were also present on the occasion.
Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh will participate in the state level shaheedi samagam through video conference at Gurdwara Saragarhi here on September 12.
The names of the brave soldiers who were martyred in the battle of Saragarhi were Havildar Ishar Singh, Naik Labh Singh, Lance Naik Chanda Singh, Sepoy Suddh Singh, Sahib Singh, Uttam Singh, Narain Singh, Gurmukh Singh, Jeevan Singh, Ram Singh, Hira Singh, Daya. Singh, Bhola Singh, Jeevan Singh, Gurmukh Singh, Bhagwan Singh, Ram Singh, Buta Singh, Jeevan Singh, Anand Singh and Bhagwan Singh.
The Saragarhi massacre is a unique story of sacrifice that is unparalleled in the world. The massacre commemorates the 21 valiant soldiers of the Sikh Regiment who, on 12 September 1897, defended the Saragarhi fort and drank Shahidi Jam in the face of an attack by 10, 000 Pathans. In this way he created a new chapter in the history of India, which is a source of inspiration for future generations.
On 12 September 1897, thousands of Afridis and Arakzai Pathans attacked the outpost and besieged both outposts. Lieutenant Colonel Houghton, who was the commanding officer of Fort Lockhart, made contact with Saragarhi, where messages were being received by holograph. There were 4 companies in this outpost. On September 3 and September 9, 1897, the tribes attacked Gulistan Chowki. Both of these attacks were met with a resounding response, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. Feeling the pain of this defeat, on 12 September 1897, thousands of Pathans launched a massive attack on the Saragarhi outpost. Inside this small outpost, brave Sikh soldiers repulsed several attacks by the invaders and more than two hundred Pathans were killed in a six-hour battle.