Char Sahibzaade remembered

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, December 26

The District Cultural and Literary Society on Saturday organised a programme to commemorate the martyrdom of Chaar Sahibzaade of the 10th Sikh master Guru Gobind Singh at Virsa Vihar here.

GoG Jalandhar head Maj Gen Balwinder Singh (retd) said the programme was held to pay tribute and raise awareness about the unparalleled valour of the Chaar Sahibzaade, who sacrificed their lives for the cause of justice and freedom of religion.

He said the sacrifices of Chaar Sahibzaade at a tender age gives us strength to fight against oppressors and have faith in the Almighty and will continue to guide all of us for centuries. Singh, who is also the executive member of society, said it was unfortunate that most Indians have forgotten the significance of the sacrifices and these incidents no longer find a place in the history books of schools other than Punjab. Among those present were secretary Virsa Vihar Capt IS Dhami and others.