Hoshiarpur- On the eve of the 76th Republic Day, the district administration honoured the family members of freedom fighters by visiting their homes. The family members of the freedom fighters who contributed to the country's freedom struggle were presented with medals and sweets.
Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal said that the district administration presented medals to 38 families of freedom fighters belonging to different blocks of the district. He said that the freedom fighters, facing many difficulties, sacrificed their lives to liberate the country and this unparalleled contribution of theirs can never be ignored.
He said that the district administration, while paying homage to these great patriots and freedom fighters, is always committed to provide all possible help to their families. He said that the district administration will also honour the family members of the personalities who participated in the freedom struggle at the Police Lines on January 26. It is worth mentioning that the administration today gave honours to these families in various blocks of the district through the Rural Development and Panchayat Department.