Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Dec 22: Army today paid tributes to two of its comrades who were martyred in Keran sector in Kupwara district yesterday.
On behalf of the Chinar Corps Commander, Major General GS Kahlon, Chief of Staff, Chinar Corps and all ranks, paid homage to the soldiers, in a solemn ceremony at BB Cantt. In a show of solidarity, representatives from other security agencies also paid their last respects to the martyrs.
Subedar Gamar Bahadur Thapa and Subedar Raman Thapa sustained bullet injuries during unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Keran sector of Kupwara district. They were provided immediate first aid and were evacuated to 92 Base Hospital but unfortunately succumbed to their injuries.
“Martyr Subedar Gamar Bahadur Thapa, 42, had joined the Army in 1993 and hailed from Karhiya Village in Rependehi district of Nepal. He is survived by his wife and two sons”, army said.
“Martyr Subedar Raman Thapa, 39 years of age, had joined the Army in 1996 and hailed from Tulsipur Village in Rependehi district of Nepal. He is survived by his wife and a son”, army said.
The army further said: “The mortal remains of the martyrs were flown for last rites to Gorakhpur, where they would be laid to rest with full military honours. In this hour of grief, the Army stands in solidarity with the bereaved families of the martyrs and remains committed to their dignity and well being.”
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