Srinagar: The ‘Balidan Stambh’ here will be thrown open to the public on Thursday and a function has been organised to mark on Independence Day, officials said.
They said the foundation stone of the martyr’s memorial was laid by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on June 23 last year.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will visit the Balidan Stambh and pay homage to those who laid down their lives for the nation, the officials said.
They said while some work is yet to be completed, the memorial has been made ready for the august 15 ceremony.
Last week, Lieutenant Governor reviewed the progress of the ‘Balidan Stambh’ at Pratap Park, Srinagar.
The Lt Governor made an inspectional visit to the prestigious project site and directed the Officials for accelerating the pace of works and timely completion of the project.
The Lt Governor was accompanied by Sh Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Sh RR Swain, DGP; Sh Vijay Kumar, ADGP Law & Order; Sh Vidhi Kumar Birdi, IGP Kashmir; Sh Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Dr Owais Ahmad, CEO Srinagar Smart City Ltd. and other senior officials.