STATE TIMES NEWS
POONCH: Amidst enthusiastic cheers, the opening ceremony of Shaheed Major Rohit Sharma Cricket Tournament for teams of Mandi Tehsil of Poonch district was organized at Brigadier Pritam Singh Stadium, Here.
The tournament is being organize in memory of Maj Rohit Sharma (Posthumous) who was martyred in a gallant action against terrorists in Mandi in June, 1998.
The Cricket Tournament being organized by Indian Army featuring 14 teams in the 14 days event.
The tournament was inaugurated by Commander Poonch Brigade by unveiling of trophies and interaction with the teams. During the event, Commander also distributed gifts to the girl students of VTC Mandi attending the Knitting and Cutting course.
Jackets and books were also presented to the children of Yaseen Orphanage of Mandi.
Books worth Rs 15000 were distributed to the proposed public library of Mandi.
The opening ceremony was attended by Asst DC Poonch, Addl SP Poonch along with other civil dignitaries.