Former Commonwealth gold medallist martyred in Pathankot terrorist attack
Subedar Major (Retd) Fateh Singh, former international shooter for India, lost his life in the fatal terrorist attack in Pathankot on Saturday. The 51-year-old was part of the Defence Security Core (DSC) in the Dogra Regiment.
"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.
#PathankotAttack Deepest Regards for Ace shooter Fateh Singh- Glory for India during his Lifetime & Pride in death https://t.co/NHDW0s9myw
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) January 3, 2016
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