JAMMU, AUGUST 30: Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), Jammu Chapter, in association with Jodhamal Public School, organized Rakshabandhan Celebrations at International Border BSF post Suchetgarh. The students of Jodhamal Public School tied Rakhis to the soldiers and celebrated the Raksha Bandhan with them.
It was a heartwarming experience as the JMPS students felt deep empathy, love and respect for the first line of defence of our country. As part of the celebration, the students also distributed sweets and handed over a box full of Rakhis and boxes of chocolates to the Assistant Commandant, BSF for the soldiers positioned on the forward posts.
As many as 40 students of Classes 5 and 6, brimming with emotions for the nation and its protectors, escorted by the Principal, Administrative Officer and staff members of the school.
Hemant Sharma (I.A.S Retd.) was the chief guest on the occasion, while. S.M Sahni (K.A.S Retd.) Convenor INTACH Jammu Chapter presided over the celebrations.
The Assistant Commandant B.S.F BOP Suchetgarh along with Officers and Jawans of the Border Security Force joined the celebrations with zeal and enthusiasm. It was a revelation of sorts to all the students and teachers that all soldiers sacrifice the comfort of their family and city life to ensure that we remain safe and protected.
Amidst the chanting of Jai Hind, Vande Matram and Bharat Mata Ki Jay, these young students tied the Rakhis on the wrists of the soldiers, and thanked them for their valour and protection of the nation. The students were also escorted to the Flag Post of Indian side and shown the International Border from where Sialkot, the Pakistani province is merely 11 kms. The 100-year-old Banyan Tree which is half on the Indian side and half on the Pakistani side was the main attraction.
