HT Correspondent

chandigarh@hindustantimes.com

Chandigarh : The former chiefs of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force on Saturday paid tributes to the martyrs at the Chandigarh War Memorial to mark the Armed Forces Flag Day.

General VP Malik (retd) along with Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa (retd) and Admiral Sunil Lanba (retd) honoured the sacrifices of the fallen soldiers who attained martyrdom defending the sovereignty and integrity of the nation.

The guard of honour was presented by the Punjab Police contingent, while police jawans played the piper band.

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets from Punjab and Haryana, students of city schools and residents paid tribute to the martyrs.

As many as 425 drivers and riders, including veteran and serving officers, took part in an anti-drug rally that flagged of at the Chandigarh Club in Sector 1 to urge the youth to shun drugs and live their lives with verve, vigour and dignity.

The riders were greeted with cheers as they drove through the city to their destination, Khetarpal Officers’ Institute at Chandimandir Cantonment. The blue straps on the shoulders of veterans symbolised respect.