Ludhiana, Oct. 4 -- On the 60th martyrdom anniversary of Major Bhupinder Singh, Mahavir Chakra awardee, a non-government organisation (NGO) - Public Action Committee (PAC), Mattewara, held a rally at Bharat Nagar Chowk on Tuesday, demanding immediate restoration of the martyrs' memorial that once stood at the prominent junction. It said that in case its demands are not fulfilled by Diwali, a statewide protest would be organised.

The event witnessed participation from ex-servicemen, traders' bodies, lawyers and farm union leaders, all united in their call to honour the memory of the 1965 war hero who laid down his life on this day six decades ago. A temporary flex board bearing Major Bhupinder Singh's photograph and a tank image was also ...