Offering condolences to the family members of jawan Kuldeep Singh, who laid down his life in the service of nation on the Indo-China border, by visiting his native village Lohke Kalan on Friday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann handed over a cheque of Rs one crore to the bereaved family.
“Kuldeep Singh from 21 Sikh regiment of Indian Army had made the supreme sacrifice of his life while defending the borders of the country and Punjab Government salutes this braveheart,” said the Chief Minister, while reiterating the State Government’s commitment to extend the help to the families of soldiers attaining martyrdom.
The Chief Minister said that AAP Government is always at hand to help and support the family. “The countrymen will always remain indebted to Jawan Kuldeep Singh, who attained martyrdom to safeguard the security and sovereignty of the country,” he said. Paying tributes to the martyr, Mann said that he brought glory to the country, especially to Punjab, through his exemplary courage and professional commitment.
Recalling the unprecedented sacrifice made by Jawan Kuldeep Singh, the Chief Minister said that the family of this brave son of Punjab must feel proud and honoured as he attained martyrdom rather than dying an ordinary death.