The family Wing Commander MA Afraz (retired) comes from, has a history that is entwined with the Armed Forces, with more than one generation having devoted their lives in the service of the nation. “We have India Gate and the Amar Jawan Jyoti, but nothing that caters to all martyrs,” he comments. The profile includes details such as service and service number, unit, last rank held and date of martyrdom. The profiles also cite sources of information and allow families of the soldiers to take over its maintenance, adding details about their personal lives. Afraz stresses that the memorial is a way for the average citizen to reach out to the families of martyrs and show that they are not forgotten.

Source: The Hindu August 15, 2017 06:45 UTC