Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda expressed deep sorrow and grief over the sad demise of freedom fighter Sardar Balkar Singh in Karnal on Tuesday. He was 92.

In a condolence message issued here, Hooda described him as a great patriot who took part in various movements during the freedom struggle of the country.
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His last rites were performed with complete state honour. The pyre was lit by his son Harcharan Singh. A number of people including family, friends, relatives, prominent personalities and officers of the district administration were present on the occasion.
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