AMBALA: The mortal remains of Lance Naik Vikramjeet Singh, who was killed in a counter-infiltration operation at Gurej Sector in Jammu and Kashmir on August 6, was cremated with full state honours at Haryana’s Tepla village today.
Several political leaders, officers of the Army and district administration and a large number of villagers were present to pay tributes to the martyr. The wreath-laying ceremony was held and the martyr was given a gun salute by the Army jawans.
Singh is survived by his parents, wife, who he married a few months ago, and his younger brother.
Health Minister Anil Vij said the State Government has given an amount of Rs 50 lakh to the family members of the martyr. He said a Government job would also be provided to the wife of the martyr. (AGENCIES)
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