Punjab To Give Rs 50 Lakh, Job To Family Of Soldier Killed In J&K Blast
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Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi said Sepoy Manjit Singh's dedication will inspire fellow soldiers
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi today announced a compensation of Rs 50 lakh and a government job to the family of Sepoy Manjit Singh, who died in a landmine explosion during patrolling near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. With sincere devotion to the families of marytred soldiers, My Govt. announces ex-gratia grant of Rs.50 lakh and Govt. job to the family member of Sepoy Manjit Singh.The sacrifices made upholding the soveignty & integrity of Nation are supreme most. Forever, We remain indebted. https://t.co/I06WABbP3k
Extending his sympathies, Mr Channi said Singh's utmost dedication to defend the country's unity and integrity by sacrificing his life would inspire his fellow soldiers to perform their duties with far more devotion and commitment.
Singh, who died in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, hailed from Khera Kotli village in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district.
He is survived by his parents, four sisters and a brother, an official statement issued here said.
