Tribune News Service
Amritsar, November 26

In order to mark the birth anniversary of first Sikh master Guru Nanak Dev, the Dograi Brigade distributed books, dictionaries, volleyballs and badminton sets among students of the Government Senior Secondary School at Gandiwind village here today.
Col Dilpreet Singh Bajwa of Dograi Brigade distributed the items among schoolchildren. Speaking on the occasion, Col Bajwa said that Indian Army was amongst the very few elite organisations, which always assisted citizens through humanitarian activities. He said, “Be it war or be it the peace, the Indian Army has always left its impression on hearts and minds of citizens.” He said the citizens residing in border areas had always been the focus of the activities undertaken by the Indian Army.
The Dograi Brigade celebrated the birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev with the residents of border villages of Rajatal, Attari and Ranian on Wednesday. A high tea was organised by the brigade at Sarai Amanat Khan village, where residents, ex-servicemen, civilians and children interacted with each other. The brigade also organised langars (community kitchen) at gurdwaras in Atalgarh and Kakkad village.
As a goodwill gesture, the Dograi Brigade also carried out maintenance of playgrounds at the primary school in Gandiwind, Government Senior Secondary School in Attari and Secondary School in Lodhi Gujjar. The brigade also distributed stationery and sports equipment among the needy students.