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Sepoy Mandeep Singh’s brother vows to join Indian Army to avenge killing
Mandeep Singh was killed in unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan in the Krishna Ghati sector in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.
Sepoy Mandeep Singh, 23, who was killed in unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan in the Krishna Ghati sector in Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday, has left behind an angry and inconsolable family.
As father Gurnam Singh sat unmoving in a corner, too shocked to speak, the sepoy’s younger brother, Jagdeep Singh, 20, vowed to join the Indian Army to avenge the killing.
“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, adding that he spoke 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 since hearing the news about 11.30am.
Mandeep, who had last visited home on leave in February, was to reach the village 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 Bullet motorcycle when he visited home next to make arrangements for his sister’s wedding,” said Nirmal. He added, “In the recent past, two to three jawans are being killed on the border every day. The government must resolve the issue with Pakistan.”
“Mandeep’s body will reach the village either on Sunday evening or Monday morning,” said Jasvir Singh, Lehra SHO. Later in the day, naib tehsildar Hamir Singh and some police officers visited Mandeep’s house to offer condolences.
