Modi pays tribute to soldiers killed in Kashmir attack

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IANS New Delhi
Last Updated : Feb 15 2017 | 8:23 PM IST

On his way back from addressing a political rally in Kannauj, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid homage to the four soldiers who were killed in operations against militants in the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday.

The Prime Minister laid wreaths at the mortal remains of the soldiers at a ceremony held at Palam IAF Terminal of Delhi airport.

Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat was also present on the occasion.

Four soldiers and as many militants were killed on Tuesday in two separate gunfights in the Kashmir Valley.

--IANS

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First Published: Feb 15 2017 | 8:14 PM IST

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