Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh paid tributes on Tuesday to the heroes of the historic Saragarhi battle on the eve of its 121st anniversary and asked youths to imbibe the values of courage and valour in their lives.

The sacrifice of the soldiers of 36 Sikh Regiment, who fought in the famous battle of Saragarhi Fort, will always rain etched as an iconic moment in the history of the Indian Army, an official statement quoting the chief minister said. As a mark of homage to the valiant soldiers, the Punjab government had already announced a series of initiatives and directed authorities concerned to incorporate the battle in school history books.