Nasir Khan
Srinagar, Aug 13 (NVI): The Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Dr Owais Ahmed Rana on Tuesday said that Balidan Stambh a memorial,in the memory of martyrs who have laid their lives for the nation constructed in the heart of Srinagar city at Pratap Park,is ready and will be thrown open for the general public on August 15.
Talking to reporters here, the SMC Commissioner said: “We had committed to keep the Balidan Stambh ready by August 15. Its ready now and I urge the people of Kashmir to come here and pay tributes to the great martyrs. So far there is plan to impose any entry fee.
People can see the construction and also recall the martyrs,” he said, adding that the total cost of the project was Rs 4.8 Crore.
He said that SMC will ensure adequate facilities including water supply etc on the occasion of August 15. (News Vibes of India)
