(MOREPIC1)Raj Sadosh/Abohar.
The 35th Balidan Diwas of the brave hero, Shaheed Ratan Lal Sangwal was commemorated in native village of Dangar Khera.
On the occasion, his family and local residents gathered to pay their respects. Martyr Ratan Lal made supreme sacrifice during the turbulent times of terrorism in Punjab. He will forever be remembered for his courage, sacrifice, and patriotism. The villagers honored his memory with tearful eyes, pledging to follow the path paved by martyrs like him.
Family member Master Devi Lal Sangwal said that on October 11, 1990, the police received intelligence regarding the presence of a terrorist group near Makhu. Ratan Lal, along with his team, attempted to apprehend suspicious individuals during a patrol, leading to an encounter in which the terrorists opened fire. In the retaliatory firing, one terrorist was killed. However, Ratan Lal sustained serious injuries and ultimately sacrificed his life for the nation on the way to the hospital.
The villagers emphasized that the sacrifice of Shaheed Ratan Lal symbolizes the highest traditions of both his family and the Punjab Police, ensuring that he will remain immortal in the hearts of his family and the people of Dangar Khera.
