Dehradun, Sept. 1 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday marked the 31st anniversary of the Khatima firing incident, a pivotal moment in the state's struggle for separate statehood.

Dhami paid heartfelt tributes to the brave individuals who sacrificed their lives for the creation of Uttarakhand.

He stated that their "sacrifice" is not just a part of the state's history but also a "valour" that is inscribed in the soul of Uttarakhand.

Sharing a post on 'X', CM Dhami mentioned that their indomitable courage in the state's journey to formation will remain unforgettable.

"Countless salutations to the immortal state agitators who sacrificed their lives to fulfill the resolve for a separate Uttarakhand state in the Khat...