Freedom fighter Prof. Hazara Singh. (file photo)
Ludhiana, October 24, 2014: Prof Hazara Singh, an eminent educationist, a humanist, an author and freedom fighter passed away on October 22 at the ripe age of ninety-two leaving behind a loud message of a happy meaningful life for the posterity to follow. He has perhaps left no unfinished job as he felt satisfied with his sojourn here even during his brief illness. He left behind two daughters and two sons who all are successful in their respective careers. He outlived his wife by about six years.
He retired as Head of the Department of Languages, Journalism and Culture, PAU Ludhiana in 1982 and thereafter kept himself occupied with his pen, books and the social causes. He penned down about dozen books in English on different subjects. He was at ease in both prose and verse. His whole literary work can be accessed at www.hazarasinghprofessor.org. He remained optimistic till the close of his long innings. His age could never deter him to attend to the literary and other engagements. The people around him described him as a strict disciplinarian who never compromised on his principles.
During his studies, he contributed in Quit India Movement and later too as a prominent student leader for which his scholarship won by him in the Intermediate Examination (1943) was confiscated. This action of the British Government provided him further impetus to struggle for Independence of India with more determination.
He was awarded D.Lit. by World Literary Council for his outstanding poetical contributions.
A large number of his old students, colleagues, writers and the elite of the city attended his cremation and remembered him profusely. Prominent among them were Dr S.S. Johl, Jagdev Singh Jassowal, Prof, Gurbhajan Gill, Rakesh Pandey, Principal Prem Singh Bajaj, Dr S.N. Sewak and Dr Jagmohan Singh who represented their organizations.
Wreaths of flowers were placed on his mortal frame by the members of Mewa Singh Gill Foundation of which he was the serving President. The office bearers of the Punjabi Sahit Academy presented a shawl on the occasion. Desh Bhagat Yadgar Committee, Jalandhar honoured him as a freedom fighter by presenting a shawl. PAU Alumni Association, whose he had been a founding President also paid a tribute by presenting a Daushala.
His Antim Ardas will take place at Gurudwara Singh Sabha, Kitchlu Nagar, Ludhiana on October 26, 2014 (Sunday) from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM.
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Friday, October 24, 2014