10-03-2006, 12:01 AM
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Neeraj Chauhan | New Delhi
Patriotism was in the blood of Matbar Singh Negi, another martyr of the December 13, 2001 attack on Parliament. He always told his family that he would do something for his country and he kept his promise on the fateful day.Â
Negi (54) was on duty at Gate no. 11 in the Parliament complex on December 13. He was a security personnel of the watch and ward department of Parliament. When the terrorists attacked Parliament, he ran towards Gate no. 8 in pursuit of the fifth terrorist even though he was unarmed. For his pains he received three bullet injuries in his stomach and was rushed to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. He died three days later, leaving behind his wife, two daughters and a son.
Negi had joined the Watch and Ward department of Parliament House in the '80s after serving in the Garhwal Rifles in the Indian Army for many years.
Duty was everything for him and when he briefly became conscious in the hospital, the first thing he asked was "Where is my wireless set?"
By nature jovial, Negi came from Pauri Garhwal in Uttaranchal. His family is settled in Delhi for the past 30 years and resides in a Government flat in Gole Market. He is survived by his widow, Kalpa Devi, son Gautam Singh Negi, and two daughters, Usha and Anu. Usha and Anu are married and Gautam, a graduate from Dayal Singh College of Delhi University is employed in the Parliament Watch and Ward department.
"He always taught us that you should not be scared of anything in life and when it comes to the nation then don't pull your hand from responsibility," said Gautam.
After his martyrdom, the Central Government paid Negi's family Rs 10 lakh as compensation. But the family is yet to receive Rs 4 lakh promised by the Delhi Government. "I met Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit several times but the file of the compensation is moving here and there. We did not ask for the money. They announced it and now they are not giving it," said a peeved Gautam.
When asked about the death sentence awarded to Mohammad Afzal Guru by the court, Gautam said, "The accused persons should be given the punishment they deserve and this punishment is well deserved for him." He also added, "I am safeguarding Parliament, the nation's pride, and I would also not lag behind if given an opportunity to save it."
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Pioneer.com
Neeraj Chauhan | New Delhi
Patriotism was in the blood of Matbar Singh Negi, another martyr of the December 13, 2001 attack on Parliament. He always told his family that he would do something for his country and he kept his promise on the fateful day.Â
Negi (54) was on duty at Gate no. 11 in the Parliament complex on December 13. He was a security personnel of the watch and ward department of Parliament. When the terrorists attacked Parliament, he ran towards Gate no. 8 in pursuit of the fifth terrorist even though he was unarmed. For his pains he received three bullet injuries in his stomach and was rushed to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital. He died three days later, leaving behind his wife, two daughters and a son.
Negi had joined the Watch and Ward department of Parliament House in the '80s after serving in the Garhwal Rifles in the Indian Army for many years.
Duty was everything for him and when he briefly became conscious in the hospital, the first thing he asked was "Where is my wireless set?"
By nature jovial, Negi came from Pauri Garhwal in Uttaranchal. His family is settled in Delhi for the past 30 years and resides in a Government flat in Gole Market. He is survived by his widow, Kalpa Devi, son Gautam Singh Negi, and two daughters, Usha and Anu. Usha and Anu are married and Gautam, a graduate from Dayal Singh College of Delhi University is employed in the Parliament Watch and Ward department.
"He always taught us that you should not be scared of anything in life and when it comes to the nation then don't pull your hand from responsibility," said Gautam.
After his martyrdom, the Central Government paid Negi's family Rs 10 lakh as compensation. But the family is yet to receive Rs 4 lakh promised by the Delhi Government. "I met Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit several times but the file of the compensation is moving here and there. We did not ask for the money. They announced it and now they are not giving it," said a peeved Gautam.
When asked about the death sentence awarded to Mohammad Afzal Guru by the court, Gautam said, "The accused persons should be given the punishment they deserve and this punishment is well deserved for him." He also added, "I am safeguarding Parliament, the nation's pride, and I would also not lag behind if given an opportunity to save it."
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