Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 9: The mortal remain of Naik Jasbir Singh was consigned to flames with full military honour at his native village in RS Pura Sub Division.
Naik Jasbir Singh, a resident of Sai area of Arnia in Tehsil RS Pura, District Jammu, attained martyrdom while battling a group of infiltrators who were trying to sneak into in Teetwal sector of District Kupwara.
Army had laid an ambush close to the Line of Control during the intervening night of July 7-8, based on credible inputs regarding movement of militants from across the border.
An ambush was laid near Garang Nar. The Ambush Party tracked the terrorists through night vision devices. Firefight ensued at about 1.15 am. Two terrorists were likely hit by own fire. Body of one was seen and was recovered at first light on July 8. The second terrorist’s body was not located and it appears that he likely ran back across the LoC. On search of the area, one AK series rifle, four pistols, four grenades and a large quantity of ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
Naik Jasbir Singh was part of the ambush party and sustained multiple gunshot wounds during the fire fight. He was evacuated to a military hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.
The 38 years old braveheart is survived by his wife Jitender Kour and daughter (13) and son (7).
The mortal remain was brought to his native village in a procession. People along the route gathered in large number and shouted slogans, “Bharat Mata Ki Jai”, ” Hamaray Shaheed Amar Rahen” and “Vande Mataram”.
Banner of martyr was put in front of the decorated Army vehicles in which the mortal remains, wrapped in National Flag in coffins, was being carried.
The wailing family members and relatives received the coffin wrapped in `Tri-colour’ and after conducting rituals performed the last rites.
A large number of people including Army and Civil officers attended the funeral which was performed with full Military honours.
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