Srinagar, 08 Jul (KNS): Army today, paid a befitting tribute to Late Naik Rajwinder Singh, who made the supreme sacrifice on 07 Jul 2020 in South Kashmir. In a solemn ceremony at BB Cantt, Lt Gen BS Raju, Chinar Corps Commander and all ranks paid homage to the Braveheart on behalf of the proud nation.
According to army statement issued to KNS reads, Late Naik Rajwinder Singh was leading his party when it came into contact with the terrorist during a specific search operation launched in Village Gosu in district Pulwama. In the ensuing firefight, one terrorist was eliminated and Naik Rajwinder had Gunshot wound in his neck. Despite being grievously injured, he continued to fight. He was subsequently evacuated to 92 Base Hospital, Srinagar where he eventually succumbed to his injuries.
Late Naik Rajwinder Singh was 30 years old and had joined the Army on 24 March 2011. He belonged to Village Dodra of Samana Tehsil, Patiala District in Punjab and is survived by his wife, Smt Gurpreet Kaur.
He was enrolled into the Punjab Regimental Centre & after completion of his training, joined his parent unit 24 PUNJAB, where he displayed his mettle by doing extremely well in the Ghatak Platoon, which comprises of the most physically & mentally fittest soldiers of the paltan. Thereafter, he volunteered to be posted for Counter Terrorist Operations in Rashtriya Rifles.This brave son of the soil displayed immense physical & mental strength till the end.

The mortal remains of Late Naik Rajwinder Singh were taken for last rites to his native place, where he would be laid to rest with full military honours. In this hour of grief, the Army salutes his sacrifice and stands in solidarity with the bereaved family. (KNS)