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| Kunwarani Dr Ritu Singh honoured as Chief Guest | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Aug 4: Kunwarani Dr Ritu Singh visited the Suchetgarh border, where she was accorded a warm welcome by the Commandant of the 165 Battalion and his team at Border Outpost Octroi.
Honoured as the chief guest, Dr Ritu Singh witnessed the impressive Beating Retreat Ceremony at the Octroi Post. She interacted with officers, personnel and visitors present on the occasion and appreciated the discipline, courage and unwavering commitment of the men and women in uniform guarding the country's borders.
Dr Ritu Singh said the dedication of border personnel inspires immense pride and deserves the wholehearted respect and support of every citizen. She praised them for performing their duties in challenging conditions while ensuring the safety and security of the nation.
She said the ceremony was not merely a display of precision and discipline but also a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by personnel deployed along the border. Their alertness, resilience and sense of duty, she added, allow citizens to live with confidence and security.
Expressing her gratitude to the Commandant and the entire team of the 165 Battalion for their warm hospitality, Dr Ritu Singh said the visit offered a valuable opportunity to understand closely the responsibilities and challenges faced by personnel serving in sensitive border areas.
"Standing at the border and interacting with our personnel is a deeply inspiring experience. Their courage, dedication and commitment to the nation deserve our highest respect. Every citizen must stand firmly behind the men and women who safeguard our frontiers," she said.
Highlighting the historical, patriotic and tourism significance of Suchetgarh, Dr Ritu Singh appealed to the people of Jammu to bring their relatives, friends and visiting guests to the border area.
"Every visitor coming to Jammu should be encouraged to experience Suchetgarh, witness the Beating Retreat Ceremony and understand the dedication of our personnel serving at the border. Promoting this destination will also be a meaningful way to express our support for the men and women in uniform," she said.
Dr Ritu Singh observed that Suchetgarh possesses immense potential to emerge as one of Jammu's most prominent tourism destinations. Its unique combination of border history, patriotic spirit, cultural heritage and spiritual importance offers visitors an enriching and memorable experience.
She stressed that increased public footfall would not only strengthen the emotional connection between civilians and border personnel but also support local tourism, generate livelihood opportunities and contribute to the economic development of surrounding villages.
Dr Ritu Singh also interacted warmly with the visitors attending the ceremony and encouraged families, particularly young people and students, to visit the border. She said such visits can help the younger generation develop a deeper understanding of national service, discipline and the sacrifices made by security personnel. |
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