Tribune News service

Amritsar, March 3

Lance Naik Kuldip Singh of the 5 Sikh Regiment was cremated with state honours at his native Kale Bala village in Majitha here today.

Besides the Army, others who were present to pay tributes to the martyr included MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Shiv Charan Singh, OSD of SAD MLA Bikram Singh Majithia, SAD leader Talbir Singh Gill, Ashok Kumar, SDM, Baba Bakala; and Deputy Director, Sainik Welfare Officer, Col Gurinderjit Singh.

Kuldip Singh had died in an avalanche in the Kargil area. He was leading a troupe during patrolling in the hills. He is survived by his wife Pawanpreet Kaur and five-year-old son Jashanpreet Singh.

His body arrived at this native village today. His brother Sukhwant Singh and his son lit the pyre.