Srinagar, Feb 15 (KNS): Army on Wednesday paid tributes to four soldiers, including a major, who were killed in two separate gunfights in north Kashmir yesterday.
The Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen JS Sandhu paid tributes to Major Satish Dahiya, Rifleman Ravi Kumar, Paratrooper Dharmender Kumar and Gunner Astosh Kumar in a solemn ceremony in BB Cantt, Srinagar.
Maj Dahiya, lead the operation launched by Army in Handwara on Tuesday in which three militants were killed. The officer had been part of several counter terrorist operations and had also been awarded for gallantry earlier. He hailed from Mahendergarh, Haryana.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Rifleman Ravi Kumar hailed from Samba in J&K and was part of another operation in Hajin, Bandipora on Tuesday in which one militants was killed.
Also forming part of the same operation was Ptr Dharmender Kumar of Nainital, Uttarakhand.
Gnr Astosh Kumar was also killed. He hailed from Jaunpur, UP.
The mortal remains of the martyrs will be taken to their native places for last rites with full military honours.
The Army stands in solidarity with the bereaved families and remains committed to their dignity and wellbeing. (KNS)