Glasgow City Council has approved plans for a new memorial in the city.
Plans for a new British Indian Army Memorial have been approved, commemorating the sacrifice of millions of Indian soldiers who fought alongside the British.
Referencing the memorial, Colourful Heritage stated: “We aim for the memorial to represent the diversity of all the Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Gurkhas and more who fought alongside British troops in the First and Second World War.”The monument will honour the special link between Scotland and Force K6, an all-Muslim Punjabi regiment that escaped from Dunkirk during the Second World War and made their way to Scotland.
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