State level function to mark Karnail Singh's martyrdom on August 15 in Issru
A state-level function to commemorate the martyrdom day of Karnail Singh, the first Punjabi martyr of the Goa liberation movement will be organised at his native village Issru, on August 15.

Khanna (Ludhiana) August 13, 2025: A state-level function to commemorate the martyrdom day of Karnail Singh, the first Punjabi martyr of the Goa liberation movement will be organised at his native village Issru, on August 15.
To take stock of the preparations of the event, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Himanshu held a meeting with the officials of civil and police administration to ensure smooth conduct of this state-level function. He stated that duties have been assigned to the officials for making robust arrangements to make this event a success.
Jain added that Punjab New and Renewable Energy Sources, Printing and Stationery, Governance Reforms and Public Grievances and Employment Generation and Training Minister Aman Arora will pay floral tributes to the martyr on behalf of Punjab Government during this function. He said that other dignitaries, including cabinet ministers and MLAs, would also pay their tributes to Martyr Master Karnail Singh.
Jain said that proper arrangements would be ensured for the people visiting to participate in this state-level function. Khanna police have been directed to make elaborate security arrangements, besides ensuring proper arrangements for parking and smooth flow of traffic. The officials of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) to ensure uninterrupted power supply during this function.
Assistant Commissioner (UT) Dr Pragati Rani, SDM Khanna Dr Baljinder Singh Dhillon, Chairman Market Committee Khanna Jagtar Singh Gill Rattanheri and others were also present on the occasion.