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ITBP officer cremated with honours in Ludhiana village

He martyred during Naxal attack in Bastar

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Raikot, August 22

The mortal remains of ITBP ASI Gurmukh Singh, who was martyred during a Naxal attack in Bastar a few days ago, were consigned to the flames with full honours at his native Jhordan village in Ludhiana today. His minor son Gurnur Singh lit the pyre. Gurmukh had joined the ITBP in 1988, and was a distinguished judo and kabaddi player. — OC

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