Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR Dec 7: Army today paid tributes to Gunner Rajesh Kumar, who was martyred along the Line of Control (LoC) in Macchil sector of North Kashmir on Wednesday.
General Officer Commanding of Chinar Corps Lt Gen A K Bhatt led all ranks in paying homage to Kumar.
Representatives from other security agencies also joined to pay last respect to the brave soldier.
“The Army paid befitting tribute to Gunner Rajesh Kumar who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty fighting the enemy at the Line of Control (LoC) in Macchil sector of Kupwara district,” Defence spokesman said here.
Kumar sustained bullet injuries during the ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the LoC in Macchil sector on Wednesday.
He was provided immediate first aid and evacuated to 92 Base Hospital, but succumbed to injuries.
The 25-year-old soldier, hailing from Rejua village in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh, had joined the Army in 2013. He is survived by his parents and wife.
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