Will join army to avenge his death, vows sepoy’s brother
SANGRUR: Brother of sepoy Mandeep Singh, 23, killed in unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan in the Krishna Ghati sector in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, vowed to join the Indian Army to avenge the killing.
As father Gurnam Singh sat unmoving in a corner, too shocked to speak, the sepoy’s younger brother, Jagdeep Singh, 20, said, “I am proud of my brother who has sacrificed his life for the country. I will also join the army to kill the country’s enemies,” Jagdeep said.
He added that he had spoken to his brother over phone two days ago.
Residents of Mandeep’s native village of Alampur in Moonak sub-division, around 70km from Sangrur, are also in shock.
Mandeep, who had last visited home in February, was supposed to visit again to make arrangements for the wedding of his sister next month.
He had joined the 22 Sikh regiment around three years ago. His uncle Nirmal Singh is also an ex-serviceman.
“My nephew was a brave soldier. He wanted to buy a motorcycle when he visited home next to make arrangements for his sister’s wedding,” said Nirmal.
“Mandeep’s body will reach the village either on Sunday evening or Monday morning,” said Jasvir Singh, Lehra station house officer.
Later in the day, naib tehsildar Hamir Singh and some police officers visited Mandeep’s house to offer condolences.
I am proud of my brother who has sacrificed his life. I will join the army. JAGDEEP SINGH, brother