Thousands pay
respect to Kargil martyr
A third
generation officer, Maj Manoj Talwar, left the more
lucrative option of becoming an army doctor when he chose
to join the National Defence Academy. His father, Capt
(Retd) P L Talwar, is sad but proud that his son fought
for the motherland.
The body
of Major Manoj Talwar of 3, Mahar Regiment was cremated
here in Surajkund cremation ground with full military
honour.
Thousands
of people turned up for the Majo’s who was killed
while fighting Pakistani infiltrators in Drass. The
cremation ground was packed with the local people,
politicians, businessmen, army, and officials who payed
tributes to the brave martyr.
Earlier,
the last journey of Major Manoj started from his
residence situated at Defence Colony at 10.30 a.m.and
took nearly four hours to cover a distance of 9
kilometers between his house and the cremation ground.
The procession passed through Mawana road. Civil Lines,
Eves crossing and Hashimpura area before reaching
Surajkund. People lined up on the roadsides to pay their
respects. Hundreds of Tri-colours fluttering on both
sides of the roads to salute the great hero.
Markets in
the area remained closed on the call of the Sanyukt
Vyapar Mandal. Two cinema halls — Meghdoot and
Gulmarg also suspended their noon shows so that people
could join the procession.
Grieving family of Major Talwar in
Meerut
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