Martyr Defence PRO remembered
Source: Hueiyen News Service / NNN
Imphal, February 23 2014 :
A bust an army officer was unveiled to honour his supreme sacrifice in Srinagar.
Lieutenant Col Ajay Kumar Sharma, PRO, Defence, Imphal said over fourteen years ago, on November 3, 1999 a terrorist attack occurred in Badami Bagh Cantt, Srinagar.
At that very time, three journalists namely S Tariq, Shri Fayaz Ahmed and Shri Habib Nagush were with Late Maj Pramod Purushottam discussing media matters in the PRO's Office.
According to Lieutenant Col Ajay Kumar Sharma, PRO Defence,(MOD),on hearing the sounds of firing by the terrorist and sensing some trouble, Late Maj Pramod Purushottam without caring for his personal safety, forced the three journalists to take cover in the bathroom attached to his office alongwith one of the unit personnel.
The terrorists amidst indiscriminate firing stormed their way into the PRO's office.
Late Maj Pramod Purushottam bravely fought the terrorists and made the supreme sacrifice while trying to save the lives of those locked in his office complex.
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As a recognition of the supreme sacrifice of Late Maj Pramod Purushottam and as desired by the media fraternity, the bust of late Maj Pramod Purushottam ex PRO (Def) Srinagar was unveiled by Lt Gen Gurmit Singh , General Officer Commanding, Chinar Corps alongwith Mr Sitanshu Kar, Additional Director General (Media & Communication) at a solemn ceremony at BB Cantt, Srinagar today.
Senior Officials of Indian Army and Police including IG Police, Kashmir, Mr AG Mir attended this ceremony.
Shri Fayaz Ahmed and Shri Habib Nagush whose lives were saved in this fidayeen attack were also present on this occasion.
Fayaz Ahmed spoke during the ceremony, remembered fondly how his life was saved and said, "I am here today because of Late Maj Pramod Purushottam" .
Speaking on the occasion Mr Sitanshu Kar, Additional Director Genenral (Media & Communication) said that "I am sure this bust will go a long way in remembering the supreme sacrifice of this gallant soldier and act as a source of inspiration to all of us" .