September 12, 2023 6:36 PM

Punjab: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann lays foundation stone of Saragarhi memorial in Ferozpur

Warm tributes were paid to the martyrs of the battle of Saragarhi at various places including Ferozepur and Amritsar in Punjab today. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann laid the foundation stone of a Saragarhi memorial in Ferozpur and directed officials to complete it within next six months. About 126 years ago, on 12 September 1897, 21 brave soldiers of the 36th Sikh Regiment of the British-Indian Army gave their martyrdom while fighting against about 10 thousand Afghani tribesmen. The 36th Sik...