Hamiprur: Martyr Rohin Kumar conferred Sena Medal

Our Correspondent

Hamiprur, August 22

Martyr Rohin Kumar of Galore village of the district — who was martyred in a cross-border firing in Poonch sector of J&K on July 31 — was decorated with Sena Medal posthumously. Rohin was a soldier of 14 Punjab Regiment of the Army.

The 24-year-old was hit by a mortar fired from Pakistan near Balakot sector in the Poonch area on the LoC. Critically injured, Rohin was taken to the nearest medical facility of the Army where he died. Rohin was expected to return home for Raksha Bandhan. His parents were making arrangements for his marriage that was scheduled to be held in October this year.

His father Raseel Singh said losing his son was painful but he was also proud of him. He said that the honour bestowed on Rohin proved that he had done served the nation with courage.

Sanjeev Kumar, president of the Galore Khas grampanchyat, said Rohin had done supreme sacrifice and the entire area was proud of him, he added.