Gurdaspur, Aug. 8 -- The Bhog and Antim Ardas of the Akhand Path in memory of Indian Army soldier Daljeet Singh, who lost his life in a recent accident in Ladakh, was solemnly observed on Friday at Gurdwara Sri Tahli Sahib, Galhri in Punjab's Gurdaspur, a release said.

Defence Services Welfare, Freedom Fighters and Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat attended the ceremony to pay homage and announced that the family would be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 1 crore.

On behalf of the Punjab Government, Mohinder Bhagat offered floral tributes to ALD Daljeet Singh, stating that the entire nation is proud of its brave son. He said Daljeet Singh rendered exemplary service in the challenging terrain of Ladakh and attained martyrdom while defen...