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Veteran freedom fighter passes away

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Press Trust of India Chandigarh
Veteran freedom fighter Bakhtawar Singh passed away today at his native village in Haryana's Kaithal district.

He was 97.

Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda condoled Singh's death, and described him as a great personality who played a vital role in country's struggle for freedom.

The Chief Minister, in his message, said Singh will be remembered for his selfless service to the society.

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First Published: Jun 25 2013 | 6:55 PM IST

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