Decks cleared for direct path to martyr Sukhdev’s ancestral house

The Municipal Corporation, Ludhiana, has finally taken steps to provide direct access to the ancestral house of martyr Sukhdev Thapar in Naughara Mohalla. After a demand made by the martyr’s kin for the past one decade, the corporation has approached the Additional Chief Secretary of the Local Bodies Department to approve the award compensation for the acquisition of 44.50 sq yards of land.

As per information, the SDM, Ludhiana East-cum-Land Acquisition Collector, has prepared an award of Rs 33.01 lakh for the acquisition of the property. Officials have asked for immediate release of the amount so that the acquisition can be expedited.

Notably, the direct access path will enable people to reach the martyr’s ancestral house without trouble. At present, those who wanted to visit his house have to go through narrow lanes. Only two-wheelers can reach the place but with the direct access, the people can directly reach the house in four-wheelers from Chaura Bazaar by covering a distance of 100 m only.

The kin of Sukhdev Thapar had been fighting for the direct access for over a decade. The process started during the previous Congress regime but the progress was slow.

Ashok Thapar, president of the Shaheed Sukhdev Thapar Memorial Trust, expressed relief that the process was moving forward. He hopes the authorities would clear all hurdles, emphasising that it was not only for one person but also for future generations to learn about the martyr’s contribution to country’s freedom struggle.

The development has brought joy to the kin of the martyr, who have been working tirelessly to preserve the legacy of the freedom fighter. The direct access path will not only provide a convenient route to the ancestral house but also help promote tourism and cultural awareness about the martyr’s life and contributions.

Ashok Thapar further asserted that the Municipal Corporation’s decision to provide direct access to the ancestral house of Sukhdev Thapar was a significant step towards preserving the history and cultural heritage of the region. It was expected that the development would have a positive impact on the local community and will help promote a sense of pride and ownership among residents.

Ludhiana