SHAHEED

SEPOY SANTOKH SINGH

Tearful adieu to Sepoy

NURPUR:

Mortal remains of Sepoy Santokh Singh (28), of 20 J and K Rifles were consigned to flames yesterday at his native village Jatoli with full military and state honours.

Mr B.K. Aggarwal, Deputy Commissioner, Kangra, and Mr K.C. Sadyal, SP, Kangra, laid wreaths on behalf of the Governor and the Chief Minister, respectively. Captain Alok Gupta laid a wreath on behalf of the Northern Army Command. Thousands of people drawn from all sections of society attended the funeral of the gallant hero who was recruited in the Army nine years back.