Tributes paid to slain soldier, BSF man

Srinagar, December 7

The Army on Friday paid a befitting tribute to Gunner Rajesh Kumar, who was killed in a ceasefire violation in the Machil sector of Kupwara district on Thursday.

In a solemn ceremony at BB Cantonment, Lt Gen AK Bhatt, General Officer Commanding, Chinar Corps, and all ranks paid homage to the slain soldier, a Srinagar-based defence spokesman said.

Gunner Kumar, 25, sustained bullet injuries during the ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the Line of Control.

“He was provided immediate first aid and was evacuated to the 92 Base Hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries,” he said.

Gunner Kumar had joined the Army in 2013 and is survived by his parents and wife. He belonged to Rejua village of Jalesar tehsil in Etah district of Uttar Pradesh.

Meanwhile, the BSF on Friday also paid tributes to Constable Prosenjit Biswas, who was killed in Pakistani firing while defending the LoC in Rajouri district.

A wreath-laying ceremony was organised at the Jammu frontier BSF camp at Paloura, where rich tributes were paid to the slain BSF man.

Inspector General, BSF, Ram Awtar said Constable Biswas was a brave and sincere borderman and the nation would remain indebted to him for his supreme sacrifice.

The mortal remains of the martyr will be sent to Kolkata and then to his native Balla Shisha village in Nadia district of West Bengal. — TNS/PTI