Ferozepur, Sept. 8 -- Floodwaters on Sunday entered the National Martyrs' Memorial park at Hussainiwala in Ferozepur, even as water levels gradually receded across many of the 108 flood-affected villages in Ferozepur and 80 in Fazilka district.

The floodwaters entered the historic site through surrounding villages, including Hajara Singh Wala, already submerged under the Sutlej waters. By late evening, water levels inside the memorial complex rose to nearly 2-2.5 feet. Though the samadhis of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev, and BK Dutt - located on elevated ground - remained safe, the breach evoked deep concern. The Hussainiwala memorial is not only a place of homage but also a powerful reminder of India's freedom struggle, where every ye...