Chandigarh August 18: Mr. Bhag Singh, former Deputy Director of Information & Public Relations Department Punjab and the celebrated dramatist, Punjabi film actor-director and writer who breathed his last yesterday was cremated at Chandigarh today.His grand son Mr. Param lit the pyre.
In a condolence message, Mr. Badal said that Mr. Bhag Singh was Punjabi film actor-director who performed his professional duties with utmost dedication, commitment and sincerity. In his death the state has lost a gem and a vacuum has been created which was difficult to be filled.
Mr. Badal expressed his heartfelt sympathies with the members of the bereaved family and prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul and give strength and courage to them to bear this irreparable loss.
Director Information & Public Relations Punjab Mr. Tejveer Singh, placed wreath on the body of Mr. Bhag Singh on behalf of Punjab Chief Minister S. Parkash Singh Badal.
Dr. Senu Duggal, Joint Director Information & Public Relations Punjab placed wreath on behalf of S. Bikram Singh Majithia Information & Public Relations Minister Punjab. Dr. Uma Sharma, DPRO Mohali also laid wreath on behalf of Information & Public Relations officers association.