Port Blair: Lt Governor Bhopinder Singh today led the islanders of Andaman and Nicobar in paying homage to the victims of 2004 tsunami on the fourth anniversary of the tragedy.
As a mark of respect for the hundreds of victims, a two-minute silence was observed and an all-faith prayer meeting held here. The Air Force organised a function at its base in Car Nicobar to pay tributes to the tsunami victims.
At a function held at Tsunami Memorial at Aberdeen Water Sports Complex, the Lt Governor laid a wreath and paid floral tributes to the victims.
Chief Secretary Vivek Rae, MP Manoranjan Bhakta, senior officers of the administration, public representatives and others participated in the ceremony.
The day was also observed at the southern islands, the areas worst affected by the natural calamity.
