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Army pays tributes to Pulwama martyr

Army pays tributes to Pulwama martyr
Army men pay tributes to Sepoy Vrahma Pal Singh, who was killed in Pulwama. Tribune photo

Tribune News Service

Srinagar, November 7

The Army today paid tributes to its comrade who was killed during an anti-militancy operationin Pulwama district on Monday evening.In a solemn ceremony at Badami Bagh Cantonment, Lt Gen JS Sandhu, Corps Commander, Chinar Corps, and all ranks paid homage to the slain soldier.“In a show of solidarity, officials and representatives from the state government and other security agencies also joined in paying their last respects to the martyr, Sepoy Vrahma Pal Singh,” an Army spokesman said.Singh sustained bullet injury during an anti-militancy operation at Kandi Aglar in Pulwama district. He was provided immediate first aid and was evacuated to the 92 Base hospital, but succumbed to the injuries.“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 their dignity and well-being,” the spokesman added.Hailing from Shaujana Rani village in Bulandshahar, Uttar Pradesh, 30-year-old Singh had joined the Army in 2004. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and a three-year-old son.