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Persist in the journey of gratitude

The search and collection of martyrs' remains is a sacred task, with profound historical and humanistic significance, although the path to implementation is still full of difficulties. As a person directly advising and implementing policy work, Colonel Nguyen Van Chinh, Head of Policy Department, Military Region II, shared and evaluated the initiative and determination of Tuyen Quang province in the journey to bring martyrs' remains back to the motherland.

Báo Tuyên QuangBáo Tuyên Quang26/07/2025

Colonel Nguyen Van Chinh
Colonel Nguyen Van Chinh.

Reporter: As someone who has always closely followed and accompanied localities in implementing policies and gratitude activities, how do you evaluate the results and actions of Tuyen Quang province in searching for and collecting martyrs' remains in recent times?

Colonel Nguyen Van Chinh: From 2018 to now, the Military Command of Tuyen Quang province has collected 177 martyrs' remains, including 12 cases with identified identities and 1 mass grave. In the first 6 months of 2025 alone, 23 sources of information were received and 20 more remains were collected, mainly in border communes such as Lao Chai, Thanh Thuy, Tung Vai, Nghia Thuan, areas that were key areas of fighting during the period 1979 - 1989.

The work of searching for and collecting martyrs' remains has been carried out in a very systematic, proactive and flexible manner by Tuyen Quang province at each time and in each locality; with a clear plan and close coordination with units, authorities, local people and veterans. The two current key projects are the 1,720 ha project in Lao Chai, Thanh Thuy, which has surveyed 1,520 ha and is expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2025, and the 1,500 ha project in Tung Vai, Nghia Thuan, which has surveyed 235 ha and is expected to be completed in 2026. The work of verifying the identities of martyrs is carried out through two methods: on relics, tombstones, diagrams, local information, comrades, people and DNA testing to ensure scientific and carefulness.

Reporter: From the practical implementation at the grassroots level, in your opinion, what difficulties and challenges are most affecting the effectiveness of the current search and collection of martyrs' remains?

Colonel Nguyen Van Chinh: Firstly, the war to protect the northern border ended nearly 40 years ago, information about martyrs' graves is often fragmented and not very accurate. Most units have to rely on the memories of veterans, archives and old combat maps. While many veterans are old, their memories are declining, and some old units no longer exist, making it even more difficult to identify information sources.

Second, the rugged mountainous terrain, harsh climate, complex geology, and frequent landslides can cause the original location of the martyrs' remains to shift, and many areas still contain hidden explosives, especially in Thanh Thuy and Lao Chai, posing a danger to search forces, while the number of martyrs' remains to be searched is still large.

Third, the force tasked with searching for and collecting martyrs’ remains, although elite, is still small and must be deployed over a large area, mainly using manual methods. The application of modern technology is limited due to difficult terrain.

Fourth, DNA testing is one of the key solutions to identify martyrs. However, this process requires time, high costs and close coordination between specialized agencies, relatives and local authorities.

Despite the difficulties, with courage and a high sense of responsibility, the forces still persevered in staying on the land and in the forest, coordinating well with the bomb disposal force, witnesses, and people to gradually demarcate, survey, and gather in a methodical, scientific, and safe manner.

Burial ceremony of martyrs' remains at Vi Xuyen National Martyrs Cemetery (October 2024).
Burial ceremony of martyrs' remains at Vi Xuyen National Martyrs Cemetery (October 2024).

Reporter: To improve the effectiveness of searching for and collecting martyrs' remains, what do you think are the solutions that need to be prioritized in the coming time?

Colonel Nguyen Van Chinh: Based on the direction of all levels, local Party committees and authorities continue to take drastic action, closely direct, and proactively develop plans suitable to reality. The forces performing the tasks uphold their spirit and responsibility, promote their capacity and experience, and overcome difficulties to successfully complete the tasks.

Along with that, it is necessary to continue to invest synchronously in DNA identification equipment, digital maps, and martyrs' databases on digital platforms to make information lookup more convenient. Increase the budget for survey and collection; ensure policies for the task force.

In addition, it is necessary to step up propaganda, mobilize information sources from the people and veterans, support information security and promptly encourage and reward those who provide accurate information. These are very important sources of information that can create a breakthrough in the journey to find the identity and bring the soldiers back.

Reporter: To race against time, overcome difficulties and improve efficiency, do you have any recommendations or proposals on support policies for the search and collection of martyrs' remains and information providers?

Colonel Nguyen Van Chinh: Currently, many policies have been and are being effectively implemented, such as: Decree 131/2021/ND-CP of the Government detailing the implementation of the Ordinance on Incentives for People with Merits; Decree 75/2021/ND-CP of the Government on the levels of benefits, allowances and preferential regimes; Circular 298/2017/TT-BQP of the Ministry of National Defense guiding the regime, policies and assurance work for organizations and individuals performing the task of searching for and collecting martyrs' remains; Circular 80/2022/TT-BQP of the Ministry of National Defense guiding the organization of searching, collecting and handing over martyrs' remains.

After organizing a preliminary review and assessment of the practical implementation of the above Decrees and Circulars, the Ministry of National Defense is currently collecting opinions to complete and submit to the Government a new decree that is more suitable to reality.

On the part of Military Region II, we will continue to closely direct and ensure that the forces participating in the search and collection of martyrs' remains are thoroughly trained, fully equipped, and have the highest determination to complete this sacred mission.

In the silence of the mountains and forests, each march to find traces of the deceased is an epic of gratitude. Bringing them back to the motherland is a responsibility, a sentiment, a sacred duty.

Reporter: Thank you very much.

Performed by: Bien Luan

Source: https://baotuyenquang.com.vn/xa-hoi/202507/kien-tri-hanh-trinh-tri-an-5f53a00/


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