Tribune News Service

Srinagar, July 28

The Army paid a befitting tribute to late Lance Naik Rajinder Singh, who was killed on the Line of Control while foiling an infiltration bid in the frontier Kupwara district on Saturday.

In a solemn ceremony at the Badami Bagh Cantonment on Sunday, Lt Gen KJS Dhillon, Commander of the Chinar Corps (also called the 15 Corps), and all ranks paid homage to the soldier on behalf of the nation.

“In a show of solidarity, representatives from other security agencies also joined in to pay their last respects to the martyr,” an Army statement said.

Lance Naik Singh (26) was deployed along the LoC in Machil sector, when during an infiltration bid by militants he was hit by a bullet in the ensuing firefight.

“He was provided immediate first aid and evacuated to 92 Base Hospital, but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. In him, the Army has lost a brave, dedicated and highly motivated soldier,” the statement added.

The late soldier hailed from Pabbarali Kalan of Gurdaspur, Punjab. He had joined the Army in 2014 and is survived by his wife and a son.