Balodabazar
On 14 April 1944, 66 soldiers of fire service were killed while extinguishing explosive material and cotton -filled ship at Mumbai port. Recalling his sacrifice, the Municipal Army soldiers working in the fire service in Balodabazar-Bhatapara district today paid tribute to him and took out a rally in the city and made people aware by telling people about fire safety measures.
The city soldiers also launched an awareness campaign during this period and also told the common citizens measures to protect against fire. Live demo was also given at Garden Chowk by distributing pamphlets.
Municipal Army soldier Jitendra Banjare said that on 14 April 1944, a ship caught fire at Mumbai port, which was martyred while extinguishing 66 officers and employees of fire service. In his memory, we conduct this awareness campaign every year, so that everyone can be saved from fire. He appealed that do not panic when the fire broke out, protect in a calm manner and remember us. Call our free numbers 101 and 112. Apart from this, information can also be given at the fire station in Balodabazar-Bhatapara district-contact number: 07727-299484, 94791-90629. At the same time, an appeal was made that the flammable substances in the houses should be kept away from the reach of children, take necessary precautions while cooking and do not panic at all in the fire.
Vishwa Hindu Parishad honored
The Municipal Army soldiers were honored by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad on fire service day. On this occasion, council member Vinay Gupta said that I pay tribute to the soldiers who were martyred in the Mumbai port and remember their duties. Today, when there is a fire incident anywhere, our soldiers do not care about their lives and protect the lives and property of the people. Today we are feeling proud by honoring them.
