Tribune News Service

Srinagar, May 28

The Army today paid a befitting tribute with full military honours to Havildar Hangpan Dada, killed during an operation in the Nowgam sector of frontier Kupwara district on Friday.The homage was paid in a solemn ceremony at Badami Bagh Cantonment in Srinagar.A defence spokesman said the slain jawan led his team from the front and located a group of militants in the forward area of the Nowgam sector on May 26 morning, killing three militants.Laying a wreath to salute the slain soldier’s final journey, Lt Gen Satish Dua, Chinar Corps commander, said such exemplary acts always served as an inspiration for the serving generation.“This ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty will continue to motivate the Chinar Corps fraternally,” he said.The mortal remains of the soldier were taken to his native village for last rites.