Punjab CM hands over cheque for Rs 1 crore to martyr's family
Darpan News Desk IANS, 22 Jul, 2022 11:31 AM
Ferozepur (Punjab), July 22 (IANS) Reiterating the commitment of the government to extend help to the families of martyred soldiers, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday handed over a cheque for Rs 1 crore to the family of Jawan Kuldeep Singh, who laid down his life in the service of nation on the Indo-China border.
"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 the Punjab government salutes this brave heart," he said, while offering condolences to the family members at Lohke Kalan village in Ferozepur district.
The Chief Minister said his government is always at hand to help and support the family. He said the countrymen would always remain indebted to Jawan Kuldeep Singh, who attained martyrdom to safeguard the security and sovereignty of the country.
Paying tributes to the soldier, Mann said he brought glory to the country and especially to Punjab through his exemplary courage and professional commitment.
Recalling the unprecedented sacrifice made by Jawan Kuldeep Singh, he said the family of this brave son of Punjab must feel proud and honoured as he attained martyrdom rather dying an ordinary death.
He assured the grieved family members the state government was duty bound to help them in this hour of crisis and every step will be taken to extend a helping hand to the family.
"I understand it's a colossal loss but instead of grieving his demise, we must feel proud as he has laid down his life for a greater cause," added Mann.
The motive behind the murder was not yet clear, according to the police. Police said, the man went to a local market for shopping along with his family. He was shot dead when he was on his way back home.
In his previous marriage to Inderpreet Kaur, which ended in a divorce in 2016, Mann has two children -- son Dilshan and daughter Seerat -- who are currently staying in the US with their mother. Both children had attended Mann's swearing-in ceremony at Khatkar Kalan on March 16.
A spokesman for the Chief Minister's office said all domestic consumers in the state would be eligible to get zero bills if their consumption is up to 600 units in every billing cycle. This will give a big reprieve to the domestic consumers who have to hitherto shell out huge money every month in the form of power tariff.
On receiving information about the incident, SP City Dinesh Kumar Singh, along with police force, reached the spot. The injured youths were sent to the hospital for treatment and the matter is being investigated.
The Chief Minister said the government is fully sensitive towards checking cross-border infiltration in Punjab. He said Punjab Police is constantly in touch with the Border Security Force (BSF) and other agencies for this purpose.
While briefing the officers, the DGP said the topmost priority of the government, as directed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, is to further strengthen the fight against drugs to make Punjab a drug-free state, besides eliminating the gangster culture, maintaining law and order, and detection of crime.
