Punjab CM promises to give 'martyr' status to Agniveer who died by suicide

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on October 16 met the family of Agniveer Amritpal Singh who died by suicide.

The AAP leader promised to give Singh the status of a martyr. Mann also said that a stadium would be made in the deceased soldier's name and a statue will be installed as well.

The CM further promised to provide a government job to one of his family members.

Earlier, the Indian Army said that military honours were not extended to Singh's funeral as he died by suicide.

In a statement on Sunday night, the Army said there has been some "misunderstanding and misrepresentation" of facts related to the unfortunate death of Singh.

"It is a grave loss to the family and the Indian Army that Agniveer Amritpal Singh committed suicide by shooting himself while on sentry duty," the Army said.

"In consonance with the existing practice, the mortal remains, after conduct of medico-legal procedures, were transported under Army arrangements along with an escort party to the native place for the last rites," it said.

"Unfortunate instances of death arising out of suicide/self-inflicted injury, irrespective of the type of entry, are accorded due respect by the Armed Forces along with deep and enduring empathy with the family," it added.

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