The last rites of Indian Army Jawan Harvinder Singh were performed today with full state honour at his native village, Bhalaut, in Rohtak district. The Army contingent saluted him. Army Havildar Harvinder Singh died on Saturday after being shot while on duty in Assam. He was posted in 21 Jat Battalion.

Before the last rites, the martyr’s body was brought to his village by army officials. Army Jawans, officers, and administrative officials also participated in his last journey.

Leaders of various political parties also paid tribute to the martyr. Senior BJP leader Satish Nandal paid tribute to the martyr.

In the family, Harvinder’s grandfather Surajmal and father Jagbir were in the Indian Army, while elder brother Ravindra is also serving in the Army.