JAMMU: Department of Posts, J&K Postal Circle here today released two special covers on two unsung heroes of J&K-Sarvanand Koul ‘Premi’ and Mohd. Maqbool Sherwani.
These special covers were released by Shailendra Dashora, Chief Postmaster General (CPG), J&K Circle in a function attended by Rajinder Premi (son of late S.K Premi) and other senior officers of the department. Speaking on the occasion, CPG J&K Circle said that it is an endeavor of Government of India to recognize the role played by unsung heroes for the betterment of nation.
He further said that J&K Postal Circle feels privileged in bringing out two special covers on two such unsung heroes from J&K whose contributions can never be underestimated. Sarvanand Koul ‘Premi’ was a famous Kashmiri litterateur, social reformer and Gandhian while Mohd. Maqbool Sherwani was the person who saved Srinagar from raiders (Kabilies) attack in 1947 merely at an age of 19.
Rajinder Premi in his address expressed gratitude to the Department of Posts for recognizing contributions of his father for the nation and society as a whole.
