British Sikh Army Reserve wins UK PM's Points of Light award

British Sikh Army Reserve wins UK PM's Points of Light award

Jay Singh Sohal, who is the Conservative Party candidate for West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, was recognised for leading a successful campaign to create the UK's only memorial to the more than 120,000 Sikh soldiers who fought during the First World War.

FPJ BureauUpdated: Tuesday, September 24, 2019, 08:28 AM IST
article-image
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson |

London: A British Sikh Army Reserve was on Monday named as the winner of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Points of Light Award for his exceptional service commemorating Sikh contributions to the country's armed forces.

Jay Singh Sohal, who is the Conservative Party candidate for West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, was recognised for leading a successful campaign to create the UK's only memorial to the more than 120,000 Sikh soldiers who fought during the First World War.

By Aditi Khanna

RECENT STORIES

Donald Trump's Immigration Crackdown Sees Another Man Shot Dead By Federal Agents In Minneapolis -...
Donald Trump's Immigration Crackdown Sees Another Man Shot Dead By Federal Agents In Minneapolis -...
'China Will Eat Canada Alive': US President Donald Trump Warns Ottawa With 100% Tariffs Over Trade...
'China Will Eat Canada Alive': US President Donald Trump Warns Ottawa With 100% Tariffs Over Trade...
101-Year-Old Chinese Woman Goes Viral For 'Unhealthy' Lifestyle: Includes Eating Junk, Sleeping Late...
101-Year-Old Chinese Woman Goes Viral For 'Unhealthy' Lifestyle: Includes Eating Junk, Sleeping Late...
White House Penguin Meme Triggers Online Backlash Over Donald Trump’s Greenland Remarks
White House Penguin Meme Triggers Online Backlash Over Donald Trump’s Greenland Remarks
Who Was Lula Lahfah? Indonesian Influencer Suffering From Kidney Stone Dies At 26; Here To Know...
Who Was Lula Lahfah? Indonesian Influencer Suffering From Kidney Stone  Dies At 26; Here To Know...