Ferozepur, June 10 -- The iconic light and sound show at the National Martyrs Memorial in Hussainiwala has remained non-operational for nearly 22 months, leaving visitors and locals disheartened.

Launched in November 2021 under the central government's Swadesh Darshan initiative, the 41-minute audio-visual production, costing Rs.5.7 crore, aimed to honour freedom fighters, like Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev. The show used state-of-the-art projections and sound to narrate the story of India's independence struggle, drawing tourists from across Punjab and beyond.

"Initially a daily feature, the show came to an abrupt halt in August 2023 when monsoon-driven flooding from the Sutlej river severely impacted the venue. Essential hardware,...