The mortal remains of retired IG(Retd) BSF Mr Bakhshish Singh, who passed away in February 6, were consigned toflames with full honours today here at Model Town cremation Ground amidstinflux of mourners, and sympathizers who gave tearful adieu to departed soul.
The decorated officer had servedthe country in various capacities and was renowned for his intelligence, hardwork, commitment and dedication for the country. DIG PSO Mr Pratul Gautam, DIG (G) Mr BSRawat, DIG Mr Rajesh, Colnol Ravi Bhushan from Indian Army, Joint DirectorInformation and Public Relations Department Dr. Ajit Kanwal Singh Hamdard, onbehalf of entire Hamdard family, laid the wreath on the body of retired IGBakshish Singh and shared the grief with the family. The dignitaries, whileexpressing their condolences with the family, prayed to God for giving eternalpeace to departed soul and strength to family members to bear this irreparableloss.
Recalling the stupendous servicesrendered by late Mr Bakshish Singh, they said that the hard work and dedication of Mr. Kullar would ever act as alighthouse for our coming generations and inspire them to join security forcesfor serving the country zealously and with full patriotic fervour. They saidthat besides being a valiant officer Mr Bakshish Singh was a fine human beingwith qualities of head and heart. They said that the death of this great son ofsoil has created a void in the society that would be very difficult to befilled in the near future.
The last rites of departed soulwere performed by the elder son Sukhpreet Singh. Mr Bakshish Singh was survivedby wife Mrs Nirmal Kaur and two sons Mr Sukhpreet Singh and Mr Gurpreet Singh.The last prayer for departed soul would be held on February 15, 2021 from 12noon to 1 pm at Gurudwara Sahib, Urban Estate Phase-1.