Body of ‘saint-general’ cremated with full military honours

HARIDWAR: Noted 1971 IndoPakistan war hero Lt General retd Hanut Singhs last rituals were performed here today at Kankhal cremation ghat on the banks of the holy Ganga in Haridwar

Updated At : 05:51 AM Apr 14, 2015 IST

<p>Army officials laying wreath during the funeral rites of Lt General Hanut Singh,who later attained sainthood at Kankhal cremation Ganga ghat on Monday in Haridwar:Tribune photo:RAMESHWAR GAUR.</p>

Haridwar, April 13

Noted 1971 Indo-Pakistan war hero Lt General (retd) Hanut Singh’s last rituals were performed here today at Kankhal cremation ghat on the banks of the holy Ganga in Haridwar.

Hanut Singh was renowned for his bravery, war heroics and also spiritual inclination, popularly known as ‘saint-general’ among his followers.

Full Army and administrative honours were given during the funeral rites of the ‘saint-general,’ with top Army officers, eminent citizens, his followers and local people present at the rites.

Lt General Rajan Bakshi,Commander, Central Command, laid wreath at the body of Hanut Singh, terming him as a valiant soldier ,who not only taught Army persons traits of bravery but also spiritual lessons.

Nephew Nripendra Singh lit the funeral pyre in the presence of Army officials and personnel from Central and Northern Commands.

Nripendra said his uncle since the 80s used to live an ascetic life spending his time at Shiv Balyogi Maharaj Ashram in Dehradun. — TNS

Body of ‘saint-general’ cremated with full military honours

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