JAMMU: A 'martyr memorial' for three martyred armed forces officers - Major Arvind Bajla, Major Rohit Kumar and Flight Lieutenant Advitiya Bal - was unveiled at Sainik School Nagrota here, a defense spokesperson said on Saturday.

Three soldiers, alumni of Sainik School, laid down their lives in the service of the nation in separate incidents of helicopter crashes in West Bengal (November 30, 2016), Jammu (September 21, 2021) and Rajasthan (July 28, 2022). Given. , ,

Major General Shailendra Singh, Chief of Staff, 16th Corps Headquarters and Chairman, Local Administration Board of Sainik School, Nagrota, unveiled the statues of the brave soldiers and paid tribute to their heroic sacrifices, the spokesperson said.

Honored to the parents of the brave soldiers of Jammu, Thoru Ram Bhagat and Santosh Kumar Bhagat (parents of Major Bajla) and Sub-Major (Retd) Swaran Kumar Bal and Parveen Kumari Bal (parents of Flight Lieutenant Advitiya Bal). to be done. Was a guest. And he underlined his legacy of courage and sacrifice.

“The Bravery Memorial is a testament to their bravery and an eternal source of inspiration for future generations. It stands as a symbol of honour, reminding all of us of the indomitable spirit and unwavering dedication of our brave soldiers.

He said that Sainik School Nagrota is dedicated to promoting the spirit of patriotism, discipline and leadership in the young minds.