Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Feb 13: Army today paid homage to two soldiers, Lance Naik Bhandoriya Gopal Sinh Munimsinh and Sepoy Raghubeer Singh, who were killed in a gun battle with militants in Frisal area of Kulgam district in South 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.
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, Gujarat and served in the Army for 14 years is survived by his wife B Hemavati.
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 Rekha and a six year old son.
“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.
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