Excelsior Correspondent
NOIDA, Nov 20: Last rites of the son of the soil and a highly decorated Army officer, Brigadier K K Lakhanpal (Retd) were held here today with military honours.
Wreaths were laid on the mortal remains on behalf of Chief of Army Staff, JAK Rifles, Ladakh Scouts and other units he commanded.
Brig Lakhanpal died yesterday in a hospital where he was undergoing treatment. He leaves behind a son and two daughters.
He was brother-in-law of veteran J&K journalist and The Statesman, Bureau Chief, S P Sharma.
During his service, Brig Lakhanpal served on several key positions. He commanded the Ladakh Scouts, JAK Rifles and was also Brigadier Trainings at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun.
Serving and retired Army officers, civilians and family members attended the last rites.
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