The mother of Agniveer Akashdeep Singh, who died in J&K, has refused to perform his final rites till the government declares him a martyr. Akashdeep, a resident of Kothe Chahal village in Faridkot, was killed by a bullet while on duty. The controversy surrounding Agniveer Akashdeep's recognition comes at a time when the Agnipath scheme itself is under intense scrutiny.