Remembering Sodhi's contributions in the field of journalism, Chand said the veteran photographer always worked with utmost professional commitment even in tiring and risky circumstances.
He said with loss of Sodhi in the 2008 Samba encounter, the state lost one of its best photo journalists.
Underscoring the role of media in society, Chand said the fourth estate has a significant role to play and is a bridge between the government and the people. Constructive role of media goes a long way in development of any society, he added.
Earlier, the Deputy Chief Minister inaugurated the 4th Ashok Sodhi Memorial T-20 cricket tournament and tossed the coin and declared the tournament open to be held till May 10 with 16 participating teams. PTI AB DK KUN ESB