Punjab Chief Minister donated Rs. One crore as ex-gratia amount and Govt. Job to a member of the family of martyr Subedar Hardeep Singh

Chandigarh, MAY 08:

          Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday announced an ex-gratia grant of Rs. One Crore besides a government job to one member of the bereaved family of martyr Subedar Hardeep Singh,  who laid down his life on last Friday, in the service of nation  along the LAC in Arunachal  Pradesh.

          Extending his sympathies with the bereaved family of the brave JCO,  the Chief Minister said that martyr  Sub Hardeep  Singh displayed utmost dedication to defend country’s unity and his sacrifice   would ever inspire his fellow soldiers to perform their duties with far more devotion and commitment. 

    Sub Hardeep  Singh of 15 PUNJAB (PATIALA) hailed from village Baranda in Garhdiwala tehsil of  Hoshiarpur district . He was married  and is survived by his wife,  Ravinder Kaur, a daughter and a son.
    It may be recalled that  AAP Government led by Bhagwant had already announced to  provide relief of Rs. 1 Crore to the families of the martyred jawans of Punjab.