Former Punjabi University VC Joginder Singh Puar passes away at 87
In an attempt to inculcate the habit of punctuality in students, he was often known to close down the gates of the university for the latecomers.
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He wrote various books on Punjabi grammar and also served as editor of Deshsewak newspaper.
Puar did his schooling from a government school at Ladhewali village in Jalandhar after which he moved to England for higher studies.
His last rites will be performed at his native place here at 2 pm on Thursday. He is survived by wife Ratnesh and daughter Maninder.
-PTC News
