A memorial in the memory of Garuda Commando of Indian Air Force martyr Gursewak Singh would be set up at his native village Garnala in Haryana’s Ambala district.
Besides, an institute, road or park would also be named after him so that his supreme sacrifice would always be remembered, said Haryana Chief Minister Manohar lal on Tuesday.
Manohar lal visited village Garnala to pay tributes to martyr Gursewak Singh, who made the supreme sacrifice while fighting terrorists at Pathankot in Punjab.
The Chief Minister said that as per the provision of the Government, a family member of the martyr would also be provided Government job according to the requirement or qualification. Earlier, the Government had announced `20 lakh financial assistance to the family.
He also expressed condolences to the martyr’s father, Succha Singh, grandfather Charan Singh, mother Amreek Kaur, wife Jaspreet Kaur and elder brother Hardeep Singh who were also present there.
The Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has created an atmosphere at international level against the terrorist forces and sensing that now they could not become successful in their motives, the terrorists were committing such heinous act out of disappointment and frustration.
In reply to another question, he said that Gursewak Singh has laid down his life while fighting the terrorists and the sacrifice made by him would not go in vain. He said that it is exemplary that martyr father had also served the Army and now his elder brother is serving in Army and bravely discharging his duties.
Earlier, the Chief Minister met the family members of Martyr and said that Gursewak Singh has made the people of the State proud by sacrificing his life for the motherland. He said that Gursewak laid down his life while fighting the terrorists and the indomitable courage shown by him would definitely inspire lakhs of other youth to serve the country.
He also assured all possible support and cooperation of the State Government to the family members of martyr.
Health Minister, Anil Vij told the Chief Minister that Gursewak was the first who identified the terrorists. He fought bravely and got the honour to laid down his life while fighting the terrorists. He said that martyrs brother Hardeep Singh is posted in the 59 Engineering Unit of Army at Dharamshala and is committed to safeguarding the borders of the country.