Jammu, Dec. 16 -- On Vijay Diwas, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha unveiled the 108-feet high mast National Flag at Kachrial in Akhnoor.

The Lieutenant Governor paid homage to the martyrs, soldiers and officers, who made the country proud by their valour and sacrifice during 1971 war. He also felicitated the War Veterans and Veer Naris and saluted their courage and sacrifice for the nation.

"The land of Kachrial not only holds historical significance but it is also a holy land for the countrymen as every inch of this place gratefully remembers those brave soldiers who laid down their lives while guarding sovereignty and integrity of the nation in 1965 and 1971 wars," the Lieutenant Governor said.

The Lieutenant Governor congratulated th...