Army pays tributes to soldiers killed in avalanche near LoC in J&K's Kupwara

The Army paid befitting tributes to three soldiers who were killed in an avalanche near LOC in Kupwara, JK. The three soldiers were a part of the patrol team from a forward post along the LOC. The patrol was hit by an avalanche on 13 January 2020 but were promptly rescued by the search teams. They, unfortunately, succumbed to their severe medical conditions.

Srinagar (JK): The Army on Thursday paid tributes to three soldiers who were killed in an avalanche near the Line of Control in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir.

"Army paid befitting tributes to Late Naik Rameshwar Lal, Late Gunner Ranjit Singh and Late Sepoy Chandrabhan Chaurasiain a solemn ceremony at BB Cantonment here, " an official said.

• #LtGenRanbirSingh, #ArmyCdrNC and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice of Naik Purushottam Kumar, Naik Rameshwar Lal, Gunner Ranjit Singh and Sepoy Chandrabhan Chaurasia; offer deepest condolences to the families. @adgpi @PIB_India @SpokespersonMoD pic.twitter.com/2F2yz756i9

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  #LtGenRanbirSingh, #ArmyCdrNC and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice of Naik Purushottam Kumar, Naik Rameshwar Lal, Gunner Ranjit Singh and Sepoy Chandrabhan Chaurasia; offer deepest condolences to the families. @adgpi @PIB_India @SpokespersonMoD pic.twitter.com/2F2yz756i9

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  #LtGenRanbirSingh, #ArmyCdrNC and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice of Naik Purushottam Kumar, Naik Rameshwar Lal, Gunner Ranjit Singh and Sepoy Chandrabhan Chaurasia; offer deepest condolences to the families. @adgpi @PIB_India @SpokespersonMoD pic.twitter.com/2F2yz756i9

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He said Major Genera lG S Kahlon, Chief of Staff, Chinar Corps and all ranks paid homage on behalf of a proud nation.

In a show of solidarity, representatives from other security agencies also joined in to pay their last respects, he added.

• #ChinarCorpsCOS & all ranks paid homage to Naik Rameshwar Lal, Sep Chandrabhan Chaurasia & Gnr Ranjit Singh in a solemn ceremony at BB Cantt. Gallant soldiers made the supreme sacrifice in an avalanche incident. Deepest condolences to the bereaved families.@adgpi pic.twitter.com/heQruBSNFy

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  #ChinarCorpsCOS & all ranks paid homage to Naik Rameshwar Lal, Sep Chandrabhan Chaurasia & Gnr Ranjit Singh in a solemn ceremony at BB Cantt. Gallant soldiers made the supreme sacrifice in an avalanche incident. Deepest condolences to the bereaved families.@adgpi pic.twitter.com/heQruBSNFy

  — Chinar Corps - Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) January 16, 2020

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  #ChinarCorpsCOS & all ranks paid homage to Naik Rameshwar Lal, Sep Chandrabhan Chaurasia & Gnr Ranjit Singh in a solemn ceremony at BB Cantt. Gallant soldiers made the supreme sacrifice in an avalanche incident. Deepest condolences to the bereaved families.@adgpi pic.twitter.com/heQruBSNFy

  — Chinar Corps - Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) January 16, 2020

"Late Naik Rameshwar Lal, Late Gunner Ranjit Singh and late Sepoy Chandrabhan Chaurasia were part of a patrol from a forward post along the Line of Control. The patrol was hit by an avalanche on 13 January 2020 but were promptly rescued by the search teams. They, unfortunately, succumbed to their severe medical conditions," the official added.

Lal (29) had joined the Army in 2009. Hailing from villageShind Purain Rajasthan, he is survived by his wife.

Singh (25) was a resident of Sidhpur village in Punjab and had joined the Army in 2014. He is survived by his wife.

Chaurasia (28) had joined the Army in 2015. He belonged to Dumahivillage in Uttar Pradesh and is survived by his wife.

The official said that the mortal remains of the soldiers were taken to their native places where the last rites will be performed with full military honours.