Tarn Taran, August 28, 2023: As per media reports Baba Sukha Singh, Chief of Kar Sewa sect, Sarhali, who helped plug the breach that took place in the embankment on Sutlej river at Ghadum village 10 days ago was honoured at a function at the breach site on Monday, hours after the work to plug the gap was completed. The breach had affected life in 19 villages in the area.
The other personalities who assisted the administration in plugging the breach were also honoured on the occasion.
According to the news published in The Tribune, Deputy Commissioner Sandeep Kumar who was the chief guest on the occasion, while honouring Baba Sukha Singh, said that the breach could be plugged within a short period of 10 days only because of round-the-clock efforts made by Baba Sukha Singh and his thousands of followers.
DC Sandeep Kumar also appreciated the services of religious and social organisations besides individuals for their service to the cause.
Dilbag Singh, Chairman, Market Committee, Harike, honoured Baba Sukha Singh on behalf of Cabinet Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar.
The Deputy Commissioner said that the strengthening of the bundh is to be carried out for some more days at the breach site. The work is to be done by the Drainage Department and instructions have been issued to the officials in this regard.
