Former Commonwealth gold medallist martyred in Pathankot terrorist attack

"Subedar Fateh Singh sacrificed his life while fighting for his motherland at Air Base Pathankot today during an attack of militants. Subedar Fateh Singh was a legendary Big Bore shooter. He won gold and a silver medal during the first Commonwealth Shooting Championship held in New Delhi in 1995," read the statement released by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

NRAI president Raninder Singh also mourned this tragedy, saying, "The country has lost its beloved son and a sharp shooter. May Almighty grant peace to the great soldier.”

"The Shooting fraternity pray for the departed soul and hope the Almighty give strength to the family of this great soldier to bear with their irreparable loss," Raninder was quoted as saying by the PTI.

Former Olympic medallist Rajyavardhan Rathore also expressed his condolences.