Tributes paid to sepoy killed in Pulwama firing

Tribune News Service

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Srinagar, May 29

The Army on Tuesday paid a befitting tribute to Sepoy Vikram Singh, 25, who was killed in a militant attack in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Sunday evening.

In a solemn ceremony at the Badami Bagh Cantonment in Srinagar, Lt Gen AK Bhatt, Chinar Corps commander, and all ranks paid homage to the slain soldier on behalf of the proud nation.

“In a show of solidarity, representatives from other security agencies also joined in to pay their last respects to the martyr,” the defence spokesman said.

“Late Sepoy Vikram Singh sustained bullet injury during a cowardly and provocative standoff attack by the terrorists on the Kakapore Army camp in Pulwama district. He was provided immediate first aid and evacuated to 92 Base Hospital, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries,” the spokesman said.

A civilian was also killed during the exchange of fire.

Sepoy Vikram Singh, a resident of Ladpur village in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, had joined the Army in 2013. He is survived by his wife.

“The mortal remains of the martyr were flown for last rites to his native place, where he would be laid to rest with full military honours. In this hour of grief, the Army stands in solidarity with the bereaved family of the martyr and remains committed to its dignity and well-being,” the spokesman said.