Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Dec 5: Army today paid a befitting tribute with full military honours to slain solider, Naik Satish Kumar, who was killed in an encounter with militants in Handwara area of Kupwara district.
A defence spokesman said the homage was paid to the “valour and sacrifice” of the slain soldier in a solemn ceremony held at Badami Bagh Cantonment here. “Pride and honour for the martyr were all palpable as the Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen Satish Dua and all ranks of Chinar Corps laid wreath to salute the soldier’s final journey. Wreath was also laid on behalf of the Northern Army Commander,” the spokesman said.
The Corps Commander said “such exemplary acts always serve as an inspiration to the present and future generations and go on to further steel the resolve of all soldiers”, the defence spokesman added.
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