Rajinder, a father of three and the sole earning member in his family, pulled out several passengers from the burning coaches. But in the end, he was consumed by those very flames.
“I am proud of his sacrifice. He has upheld the family’s honour,” said Satish Kumar, Rajinder’s uncle.
“His family is very poor. He has six sisters. How will his family manage without him?” added Surjit Ladi, Rajinder’s cousin.
Seeking assistance
Officials at Rajinder’s village in Gurdaspur have asked the Punjab government for assistance for his family.
“The Central government will provide compensation, but we have also asked the Punjab government to help the family,” said Manmohan Singh, SDM, Gurdaspur.
Rajinder Singh wasn’t the only one. Kashmir Singh and Swaran Singh were also on duty on the Samjhauta Express and were killed while trying to save lives.
The onus is now on the Central and state governments to ensure that their families are given all the help they need during this difficult hour.
However, I am not sure how fast the Indian beaurocrats will act to pay compensations, Rail Misnister has also announced a job in railway to any one of the family members of those who dies.
However, I am not sure how fast the Indian beaurocrats will act to pay compensations, Rail Misnister has also announced a job in railway to any one of the family members of those who dies.
Indian bureacrats will ask these jawans to give evidence of their heroic deeds!!! bstrds should be spanked with chilli quoted dandas for their efficiency.
What gets announced and what gets implemented, there is always a huge gap between the two.