Our Correspondent

Nurpur, January 14

Mortal remains of Sepoy Deepak Sharma (38) were consigned to flames at his native Sthana village in Fatehpur sub-division this afternoon. The deceased was getting training under Naib Subedar of Army wing 19, Punjab unit, at Mamoon army cantonment.

As per information, on Monday morning, he suddenly fell unconscious while on duty. Later, he was rushed to Army hospital where he was declared dead.

He is survived by his two sons, wife and mother. He had visited his home last week and returned to duty two days back.

Mother Raj Kumari and wife Seema Devi were inconsolable when the mortal remains draped in Tricolor arrived at their home. The body was cremated with full honours. Fatehpur Naib Tehsildar laid a wreath on behalf of the state government. The soldier was accorded full military honours and his cousin lit the pyre.