SRINAGAR: The Army paid befitting tributes to Havildar Baljeet Singh who was killed in a gunfight in Pulwama on Tuesday. In a solemn ceremony at Badamibàgh Cantonment, Chinar Corps commander Lt Gen KJS Dhillon and all ranks paid homage to the soldier on the behalf of a proud nation, an Army statement said. “Havildar Baljeet Singh sustained bullet injuries during a fierce operation at Ratnipora village. He was provided first aid and shifted to 92 Base Hospital, but unfortunately he succumbed to his injuries,” it added. Baljeet, 35, had joined the Army in 2002. He belonged to Dinger Majra village of Karnal district, Haryana. He is survived by his wife, daughter and son. TNS