Martyred Vijay Kumar
Tribune News Service
Hisar, November 20
The family members of Army man Vijay Kumar are in a state of shock after the news of his martyrdom appeared in the media on Tuesday.
A resident of Sagwan village in the Tosham subdivision of Bhiwani district, Vijay (37) was killed in an encounter with militants at Shopian in Jammu and Kashmir. A para commando with the Army, Vijay had been recruited in the 6 Para Regiment in 2001. He is survived by his parents, wife and three children.
Vijay’s elder brother Satpal Singh said Vijay talked to his wife and children early on Monday morning and assured them that he would join them during holidays next month. Satpal said Vijay had come to the village on the occasion of Diwali and celebrated the festival with his family. Satpal said the body was expected to arrive in the village on Wednesday.
Vijay’s father Jai Dayal is a farmer. His wife Suman, son Monu and daughters Nisha and Tannu are staying at Pilani.
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