Major Khan, ex-soldier who took part in farm stir, dies of Covid month after return
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Major Khan, ex-soldier who took part in farm stir, dies of Covid month after return
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Bathinda: He did not own agricultural land and had devoted 23 years of his life to the Indian Army, but protested for four months on the borders of Delhi from November 26, 2020, to demand the repeal of farm laws. A month after he returned, Major Khan (47) died of Covid-19 in Patiala on Monday. Khan, associated with Krantikari Kisan Union Punjab, was infected with Covid some days ago. He retired from the Indian Army in 2016 as naib subedar from Armoured Corps in 18 Cavalry. Belonging to Jhandi village in Patiala, Khan, when farmers left for Delhi on November 26, accompanied them with a water tanker and ration in a trolley. At the Singhu border, Khan made many arrangements — including lodging, preparing flags and arranging water, said Krantikari Kisan Union president Darshan Pal with a heavy heart. Farm organisation BKU (Ekta Dakaunda) general secretary Jagmohan Singh said Khan was an asset. He was in support of farmers from the start. “We have lost a brave soldier on all the fronts,” he said.
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The Times of India
Date
2021-05-18
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Chandigarh