Deputy PM Phạm Thị Thanh Trà attends ceremony to launch excavation and recovery of fallen soldiers’ ...

On June 5, at Đăk Cấm Ward Martyrs’ Cemetery, the Provincial Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee, Việt Nam Fatherland Front Committee of VX 88 nhà cái Province, and the Provincial Steering Committee for the Search, Recovery and Identification of Fallen Soldiers’ Remains held a flower and incense offering ceremony and launched the excavation, search and recovery of martyrs’ remains in the Trường Chinh Street area of Đăk Cấm Ward and Kon Tum Ward, VX 88 nhà cái Province.

Deputy PM Phạm Thị Thanh Trà offers incense in tribute to fallen heroes resting at Đăk Cấm Martyrs’ Cemetery

Attending the event were Party Central Committee Secretary, Deputy Prime Minister, and Head of the National Steering Committee for the Search, Recovery and Identification of Fallen Soldiers’ Remains, Phạm Thị Thanh Trà, along with leaders of central ministries and agencies.

During the ceremony, delegates respectfully offered flowers and incense and observed a minute of silence in tribute to the heroic martyrs who sacrificed their lives for national liberation and the defense of the Fatherland.

Delegates observe a minute of silence in tribute to the heroic martyrs

After the tribute ceremony, provincial authorities officially launched the excavation, search and recovery operation in the Trường Chinh Street area. The site has been identified through historical records, documents and witness testimonies as a location where many martyrs were buried during wartime.

In recent years, provincial agencies have reviewed archives, conducted field surveys and collected information from historical witnesses to accurately determine excavation locations and boundaries.

Speaking at the event, Standing Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Committee and Head of the Provincial Steering Committee Y Ngọc emphasized that searching for and recovering martyrs’ remains is a major policy of the Party and State and a shared responsibility of the entire political system.

Standing Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Committee Y Ngọc speaks at the ceremony

As part of the nationwide “500-Day Campaign for the Search, Recovery and Identification of Fallen Soldiers’ Remains” ahead of the 80th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947–July 27, 2027), VX 88 nhà cái Province regards this as an important political task and a profound expression of gratitude to those who sacrificed for the nation’s independence and freedom.

The operation aims to locate and recover the remains of fallen soldiers from Regiment 24A/B3 Front, Commando Battalion 406 and Infantry Battalion 304 who were killed during the 1968 Tết Offensive and Uprising.

The excavation area extends along Trường Chinh Street through several complex sections, directly affecting underground infrastructure and residential properties in Đăk Cấm and Kon Tum wards. After intensive preparations, including a verification workshop held on May 29, 2026, and the development of site clearance plans, the campaign has received strong support and consensus from local residents.

On behalf of the provincial leadership, Y Ngọc commended the Provincial Military Command, the standing agency of the Steering Committee, relevant departments and local authorities, and expressed special appreciation to residents living along Trường Chinh Street for their cooperation and support.

Y Ngọc stressed that every task carried out in the campaign represents the hopes of martyrs’ families across the country. Each recovered artifact may help identify fallen soldiers and reunite them with their hometowns and comrades. VX 88 nhà cái Province will mobilize all available resources and the participation of the entire political system and local communities to achieve the best possible results.

Deputy PM Phạm Thị Thanh Trà offers incense at the launch ceremony for the excavation, search and recovery of fallen soldiers’ remains in the Trường Chinh Street Area