Hands over 6 lakh; govt job for one family member announced
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh/ Pathankot –
Punjab Cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat today visited the Abrol Nagar residence of Martyr Lieutenant Colonel Bhanu Pratap Mankotia, who laid down his life in the service of the nation, to offer condolences and assure full government support to the bereaved family.
On behalf of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Minister paid floral obeisance to the martyr and interacted with family members. “Martyrs are the nation’s true wealth. Sacrificing one’s life for the country is the highest act of valour, and the nation will always remain indebted to their service,” he said.
Bhagat handed over 6 lakh to the family as part of the 1 crore financial assistance announced by the Punjab Government and said the remaining amount would be released soon. He also announced a government job for one family member.
The Minister was accompanied by AAP Punjab State Vice-President Swaran Salaria, District President Amandeep Sandhu, Pathankot Constituency Incharge Vibhuti Sharma, Sameer Sardha, Colonel Sagar Singh Salaria, Kunwar Ravinder Vicky, Secretary of Shaheed Suraksha Parishad Pathankot, and other party leaders.