Mortal remains of Jathedar Giani Mall Singh cremated

The mortal remains of Giani Mal Singh, Jathedar of Takht Kesgarh Sahib, were cremated today near the holy 'sarovar', adjacent to Gurdwara Kesgarh Sahib, here.

He passed away at a hospital yesterday in Mohali after an illness.

The cremation was attended by a large number of devotees, and political, social and religious personalities.

Former chief minister and SAD patron Parkash Singh Badal, SGPC president Kirpal Singh Badingar, Takht Damdama Sahib Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh, Member Parliament Prem Singh Chandumajra and former minister Daljit Singh Cheema were among those who attended the cremation.