CHANDIGARH, Oct 2: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh today announced ex gratia compensation of Rs 50 lakh and a Government job to a family member of a soldier from the State martyred along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.
Havildar Kuldeep Singh of the Sikh Light Infantry Regiment was martyred on Thursday as Pakistani troops resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violations at multiple places along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir.
Paying tributes to the soldier and extending heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family, the Chief Minister said Kuldeep Singh laid down his life fighting valiantly for the country and the grateful nation will always remember his supreme sacrifice which would act as an inspiration for the future generations.
Kuldeep Singh’s father, Mohan Singh, retired from the Army as Honorary Captain and had served in the Sikh Light Infantry Regiment as well. The soldier’s three brothers are currently serving in the same regiment.
The soldier belonged to Raju Dwakhri village in Hoshiarpur and is survived by his parents, wife, a daughter (10) and a son (8).
Meanwhile, he mortal remains of Havildar Kuldeep Singh were consigned to flames with full military and State honours at his native Raju Dawakhri village here today evening.
His eight-year old son Harshpreet Singh lit the funeral pyre.
People from different walks of life attended the cremation including Punjab Cabinet Minister Sunder Sham Arora, Punjab Chief Minister’s Political Secretary and MLA Sangat Singh Giljian and Deputy Commissioner Apneet Riyait.
Arora said Kuldeep Singh had made the supreme sacrifice for the nation, which would always be remembered.
“The supreme sacrifices made by our brave soldiers in protecting the sovereignty and integrity of the country will instil the spirit of patriotism and nationalism amongst the younger generations,” he said. (PTI)
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