Punjab to hold state funeral, one-day mourning for Milkha Singh

Milkha Singh died at the age of 91 due to post-COVID complications. He had tested positive for the coronavirus last month.

New Delhi: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday (June 19) announced a state funeral for the legendary sprinter Milkha Singh. He also added that Punjab will observe one day of state mourning as a mark of respect.  The news of Milkha Singh’s demise broke late last night. Singh died at the age of 91 due to post-COVID complications. He had tested positive for the coronavirus last month. "Have directed that Late Milkha Singh Ji will be given a State Funeral by our Government. Also Punjab will observe one day of State mourning as a mark of respect to the departed legend," the Punjab CM tweeted.