Veteran Congress leader dead

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Press Trust of India Chamba (HP)
Last Updated : May 06 2013 | 8:55 PM IST
Veteran Congress leader and freedom fighter Sardar Balwant Singh died here at the age of 99 after protracted illness.
Singh, treasurer of the Chamba Congress Committee for several years, breathed his last yesterday, family members said.
He was also the founder chairperson of the local Urban Cooperative Bank.
The mortal remains of Singh were consigned to flames this afternoon. People from different walks of life attended the funeral.

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First Published: May 06 2013 | 8:55 PM IST

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