ROHTAK, Nov. 1 -- Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday reviewed arrangements for the November 5 inauguration of the Shaheed Memorial in Ambala by Union home minister Amit Shah.

Chairing the first meeting of the governing council of the Shaheed Memorial Society at his official residence in Chandigarh, Saini directed officials to ensure timely completion of all preparations, paying particular attention to security, traffic management and parking arrangements. He also launched the memorial's official website.

Spread over 22 acres, the national-level memorial was built in memory of the martyrs of the 1857 uprising. It houses 23 modern galleries showcasing key events of the freedom struggle and the sacrifices and contribution...