Jammu, Dec. 13 -- Lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha on Friday paid tributes to military strategist General Zorawar Singh on his martyrdom day and said that the honour his legacy, the Government of India has named an advanced indigenous light tank after him.

"To honour his legacy, the Government of India has named an advanced indigenous light tank after General Zorawar Singh," he said, adding, "General Zorawar Singh's vision inspired generations by igniting passion, guiding people toward a shared vision, courage, purpose and commitment to bigger ideals," he said.

Addressing a commemorative event in Jammu, Sinha spoke on Singh's monumental military campaigns in Ladakh, Baltistan, Gilgit and Skardu, and highlighted his pivotal role in expans...