Punjab spent Rs 1,000 cr on memorials: minister

Punjab Welfare Minister Gulzar Singh Ranike today said the state government has spent nearly Rs 1,000 crore on construction of memorials for martyrs and warriors to preserve its history.
Addressing a gathering to mark the 170th martyrdom day of General Sham Singh Attariwala here today, Ranike asked the youth to tread the path shown by the great martyrs to realise their dream of healthy society.
Ranike along with former Army chief Gen (retd) J J Singh paid tributes to the legendary Sikh General.
Ranike said strenuous efforts have been made by the state government to preserve the glorious cultural legacy of the state by building world class monuments.

Recalling the sacrifice made by Attariwal in the first Anglo-Sikh war at Sabraon on this day in 1846, Ranike said Sardar Sham Singh Attari was one of the greatest warriors of India, who, preferred death to servitude.
Noting Attariwala's contribution, Singh, also former Arunachal Pradesh Governor, said his sacrifice for honour of country was also admired by the Britishers after the Sabraon war.