Ludhiana, Nov. 5 -- After months of public outcry and repeated demands from ex-servicemen and citizens, the Headquarters Western Command has come forward in support of reinstalling the statue of Major Bhupinder Singh, Maha Vir Chakra, at its original location in Bharat Nagar Chowk, Ludhiana.

The issue had been a major talking point in the city since the statue was removed earlier this year during road development works. Several ex-servicemen organisations, social activists and local residents had criticised the authorities for failing to restore the statue of the war hero, who laid down his life in service to the nation.

Now, the matter has gained fresh momentum after Brigadier Inder Mohan Singh (retd), president of Umbrella Ex-Servicem...