FAZILKA: Amarsir Singh, 28, a resident of Jorki Andhewali village of Fazilka district who was killed in a terrorist attack in Assam on March 5, was cremated with full state honours in his village on Thursday.
Amarsir was posted with 13 Sikh Light Infantry Regiment in Assam and was recruited into the Indian Army in 2008.
“He was severely injured during the attack and fought for his life for four hours, before succumbing to the injuries,” said Sukhminder Singh, his father.
Amarsir is survived by two minor daughters and wife. He had spoken to daughter Gurleen Kaur on his birthday on March 3 (Saturday).
