Jawan martyred in J&K cremated with state honours in Jharkhand

Manjeet Kumar, who martyred on duty at Uri in Jammu and Kashmir was cremated with state honours at his native village in Jharkhand's Dumka.

Dumka (Jharkhand): The last rites of Constable Manjeet Kumar of the Indian Army, who laid down his life on duty at Uri in Jammu and Kashmir, were performed at his native Basukinath Nagar village in the Dumka district with full State honours on Monday night.

The martyr’s mortal remains, wrapped in Tri-colour reached Basukinath Nagar two days after his death. Hundreds of locals gathered at the village crematorium including Agriculture Minister of Jharkhand Badal Patralekh to pay their last respects to the son of the soil.

The constable is survived by his wife and two daughters. Manjeet’s family said they were informed about his death that he collapsed and died at a hospital there.

Offering his condolences, Chief Minister Hemant Soren said in a letter, “Saddened to hear the martyrdom of Jawan Manjeet Kumar. Offering prayers for his soul and condolences to the bereaved family members.”