Ambala: The family members of Garud Commando Gursewak Singh were in a state of shock on receiving the news about his martyrdom in the Pathankot terror attack, just over a month after his marriage, even as his father expressed pride that he laid down his life for the country.
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar condoled the death of the commando and announced a financial assistance of Rs 20 lakh to the next of kin of Corporal Gursewak.
The family, which resides in Garnala village near Ambala city, is yet to receive the body for the last rites. According to official information, the martyr's body would be airlifted to Ambala airbase later today.
His father, Sucha Singh who is a farmer, said that he received information about Corporal Gursewak's martyrdom from his elder son who is an officer in the Army and asserted that he was proud that his son had laid down his life for the country.
"My boy had gone to serve the nation. I am proud of him. He has done his duty. We are sad too. Our elder son is also in the Army serving the nation. My younger son gave his life for the country. He was always good in studies and always wanted to join the Air Force," Mr Sucha Singh said.
His cousin Harikrishan Singh said, "He did his engineering in Bengaluru... We have lost one warrior."
Another martyred soldier Lt Col EK Niranjan, head of the elite bomb squad of the NSG and an "explosives expert", was today killed while defusing an IED at the Pathankot IAF base.
"Lt Col EK Niranjan was an expert on explosives and head of the bomb disposal squad. He was a brave soldier.
"His professionalism and dedication to serve the nation will inspire everyone in NSG for many many years to come. I salute to the brave soul," National Security Guard Director General RC Tayal told PTI.
NSG commando Lt Col Niranjan, who has his family in Bangalore, was commissioned in the Engineers Regiment of the Army in 2004.
He hailed from Palghat in Kerala and is survived by his wife Dr Radhika and a 18-month-old daughter.
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar condoled the death of the commando and announced a financial assistance of Rs 20 lakh to the next of kin of Corporal Gursewak.
The family, which resides in Garnala village near Ambala city, is yet to receive the body for the last rites. According to official information, the martyr's body would be airlifted to Ambala airbase later today.
His father, Sucha Singh who is a farmer, said that he received information about Corporal Gursewak's martyrdom from his elder son who is an officer in the Army and asserted that he was proud that his son had laid down his life for the country.
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"My boy had gone to serve the nation. I am proud of him. He has done his duty. We are sad too. Our elder son is also in the Army serving the nation. My younger son gave his life for the country. He was always good in studies and always wanted to join the Air Force," Mr Sucha Singh said.
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His cousin Harikrishan Singh said, "He did his engineering in Bengaluru... We have lost one warrior."
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Another martyred soldier Lt Col EK Niranjan, head of the elite bomb squad of the NSG and an "explosives expert", was today killed while defusing an IED at the Pathankot IAF base.
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"Lt Col EK Niranjan was an expert on explosives and head of the bomb disposal squad. He was a brave soldier.
"His professionalism and dedication to serve the nation will inspire everyone in NSG for many many years to come. I salute to the brave soul," National Security Guard Director General RC Tayal told PTI.
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NSG commando Lt Col Niranjan, who has his family in Bangalore, was commissioned in the Engineers Regiment of the Army in 2004.
He hailed from Palghat in Kerala and is survived by his wife Dr Radhika and a 18-month-old daughter.
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