Srinagar, Feb 13 (KNS): Army on Monday paid homage to two soldiers -- Lance Naik Bhandoriya Gopal Sinh Munimsinh and Sepoy Raghubeer Singh -- who died in a gun battle with militants in Fraesal area of Kulgam district in north Kashmir yesterday.
Major General KK Pant, Chief of Staff Chinar Corps laid wreaths on behalf of the Corps Commander and all ranks of the Corps at Badami Bagh Cantt in Srinagar, said an army spokesman in a statement to KNS.
Tributes were also paid by officials from civil administration and other security agencies that included the Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir, IG Police and Joint Director IB, he added.
Spokesman said that 33 year old Lance Naik B Gopal who hailed from village Gokulchand Chali Chamanpura in Ahmedabad, Gujrat and served in the Army for 14 years is survived by his wife Smt B Hemavati.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
He said Sepoy Raghubeer Singh was only 31 years old and had served for 13 years. He belonged to village Makholi in Chamoli, Uttarakhand and is survived by his wife Smt Rekha and a six years old son.
Spokesman said army salutes the sacrifice of the martyrs and stands in solidarity with the bereaved families and it will forever remain the Army’s responsibility to ensure they lead a life of dignity and pride.
The mortal remains of the martyrs are being taken to their native places for last rites, he added. (KNS)