Extreme weather kills soldier in Jammu & Kashmir

An Army jawan who had been promoted recently died in Jammu and Kashmir due to extreme cold weather. The jawan fell ill while on duty and was declared dead while being airlifted for treatment.

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir): Unable to bear the cold, an army jawan from Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh) expired in Jammu and Kashmir. Manchu Reddappa Naidu (38) of Gaddakindapally of Chandragiri Mandal in Chittoor district has been serving as a soldier for 14 years.

He fell ill while he was on his duty in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. Other jawans noticed and gave him first aid.

Manchu Reddappa Naidu

As the situation was dire, information was passed to higher officials. Reddappa's family members were informed that he had expired while being taking to the hospital in a helicopter for better treatment. He has a wife, a daughter, and a son.

A few days ago, Reddappa got a promotion. His family members were in tears that they had to hear the bad news. The soldier's body is expected to reach the village on Tuesday said the family members.