Nawanshahr, 15 November (Jatinder Pal Singh Kaler):- After his promotion to the rank of DSP, Karnail Singh Shahpur Patti received a warm welcome upon arriving at his native village, Shahpur Patti. Villagers, prominent personalities and relatives welcomed him with garlands to the beat of drums. Earlier, he was also specially honoured in Nawanshahr by Pukar Foundation – Helping Hands for Helpless, under the leadership of its Punjab President, Contractor Gurjinder Singh Daulatpur.

On this occasion, village Sarpanch Harjit Kaur, Panch Kulveer Singh, Tara Singh Fauji, ASI Avtar Singh and Pukar Foundation District President Contractor Gurjinder Singh Daulatpur, among others, said that Karnail Singh had reached this position through the support and blessings of his father, Tarsem Singh Fauji, mother Satya Kaur and family members Shingara Singh, ASI Avtar Singh and Gurmeet Singh, all his brothers.

They said that his achievement was a matter of pride for SBS Nagar district, the entire region and his native village Shahpur Patti. Through hard work, honesty and unwavering dedication to his duty, he had attained this position. Today, he was also a source of inspiration for the youth of the area. They added that he had previously rendered commendable and honest service throughout his career. They prayed to God that he may always remain healthy and continue serving society.

On this occasion, DSP Karnail Singh thanked all the prominent personalities and said that he would continue to discharge his duties with complete honesty. He appealed to the people to extend their due support to the police administration in the fight against drugs.

Pukar Foundation presented special mementoes to DSP Karnail Singh and his wife, Gurvinder Kaur, in recognition of their contribution. Prominent residents of Shahpur Patti village and others also honoured him with mementoes.

Among those present were Raman Kumar, Surinder Singh Rahon, Kulwinder Singh Ranewal, Ajit Singh (former Sarpanch), Sachin Kumar Raju, Major Ram, social worker Vasdev Pardesi, Jagtar Singh Mehandipur, Harbhajan Singh Usmanpur, Jatinder Singh Bhangu, Jeevan Singh (Retired Inspector), Baru Ram, Chaman Singh and Dev Raj (Retired Head Teacher), along with a large number of people.