Bravery award winner Arjun meets Paul

Tribune News Service

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Dehradun, January 28

National Bravery Award winner from Uttarakhand Arjun Singh today met Governor KK Paul.

Arjun Singh received the award from the President on January 26 and was also a part of the Republic Day parade. He was honoured for showing indomitable courage in saving his mother from an attack by a leopard in July 2014.

The Governor, who is also the ex-officio chairman of the State Child Welfare Council, showed great appreciation for Arjun’s valour and honoured him on behalf of the council. The courage exhibited by Arjun Singh was a great source of inspiration for the youth of the state. “It taught us that even in the face of great odds, we must not lose courage and patience”, Paul added.

State Child Welfare Council deputy chairman Dr IS Pal said the council would support Arjun’s education.

Later, the bravery award recipient met Chief Minister Harish Rawat. Arjun is a resident of Malgaon Badiyar village in Tehri district and a student of class XII at the GIC Inter College at MadKudisain in Tehri district.

Arjun’s mother Vikrama Devi, child council’s deputy chairperson Madhu Berry, general secretary BK Dobhal and joint secretary KP Bhatt were also present.