Summary:
After paying tribute to martyrs, they said the miscreants had vandalised the war memorial after getting drunk, and this had happened several times earlier too. After that, protests will be organised," he said.Later, a delegation of war veterans met the deputy commissioner, asked him to intervene in the matter and take action against the vandals. "For last six years, war veterans have been demanding removal of a liquor vend, which is set up in violation of all rules and regulations, in the area. But the government has not taken any step to tackle it," said Major (retired) TC Rao, convener, martyrs' family welfare foundation.Lt. They also demanded repair work on damaged structures, removal of liquor vend and enhancement of security at the memorial..