Funeral of martyr Tara Bahadur organised at Subathu

CHANDIGARH: A funeral with full military honour was organised at 14 Gorkha Training Centre Subathu to pay homage to  valiant martyr Rifleman Tara Bahadur Roka of 4/1 Gorkha Rifles who made the supreme sacrifice along the Line of  Control (LOC) in frontier district of Naugam (J&K).

Rifleman Tara Bahadur was deployed on active duty in Naugam sector where he sustained splinter injury during an enemy ceasefire violation to which he later succumbed.

Last post was sounded and wreaths were laid on behalf of Chief of Army Staff, GOC-in-C Western Command and other military dignitaries in a solemn ceremony that concluded at 14 Gorkha Training Centre, Subathu.

The funeral was attended by all ranks of the Cantonment besides civilian dignitaries and next of kin of the gallant soldier. (AGENCIES)