 "Family in shock as Ambala youth martyred in Pathankot attack")
The family members of Garud Commando Gursewak Singh were in a state of shock on receiving the news about his martyrdom in Pathankot terror attack even as his father expressed pride that he laid down his life for the country.
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 this evening.
Gursewak had joined Indian Air Force about six years ago after completing his graduation. He had got married just 45 days ago.
His father, Sucha Singh who is a farmer, said that he received information about 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.
Gursewak, who was described as an intelligent and bright youth, by his father, had cleared the Air Force exam in the first attempt.
"Legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh was his icon," Sucha said.
Haryana's Heath Minister Anil Vij visited Gursewak's residence this afternoon to console the family.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Ashok Sangwan said that the body of the martyr would be cremated with full state honours.
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 this evening.
Gursewak had joined Indian Air Force about six years ago after completing his graduation. He had got married just 45 days ago.
His father, Sucha Singh who is a farmer, said that he received information about 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.
Gursewak, who was described as an intelligent and bright youth, by his father, had cleared the Air Force exam in the first attempt.
"Legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh was his icon," Sucha said.
Haryana's Heath Minister Anil Vij visited Gursewak's residence this afternoon to console the family.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Ashok Sangwan said that the body of the martyr would be cremated with full state honours.
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