Chandigarh, January 15-
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday expressed profound grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of Jawan Tarlochan Singh of Indian Army who attained martyrdom while performing his duty.
In a statement issued here today the Chief Minister said that the 35 year old Jawan who was posted in 11 Sikh LI was trapped in snow, while discharging duty to safeguard the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country, and was seriously injured. He said that unfortunately Tarlochan Singh, who hails from village Jakhepal Dhaliwalbas, Tehsil Sunam Udham Singh Wala, district Sangrur, attained martyrdom during treatment at the Army hospital. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is an irreparable loss for the country in general and for the distressed family in particular.
