Forgotten heroes

The year 2007 is 150th Anniversary of First war of Independence. All of us are paying our tributes to the great heroes who gave us the freedom that we enjoy today. But there are some heroes who sacrificed there entire life to preserve our freedom and gave their entire life for us but are still forgotten. Did you know that there are still 54 Indian Soldiers incarcerated in Pakistan prisons post the Indo-Pak war of 1971. It is an irony that even after the comprehensive victory, India could not free her soldiers who were trapped by the enemy in the heat of war. These prisoners are no ordinary mortals. They fought for the honour and glory of the country and have to be treated as such. They do not deserve to remain in the dark and dingy cells of an enemy nation. They are our heroes. Their tale should have formed part of India\'s martial folklore and their names taken with respect and pride. Today they remain forgotten, mere names in the file lost in the labyrinth of the South Block.