Army pays floral tributes to 3 jawans killed in avalanche

Army today paid floral tributes to three jawans who were killed when an avalanche struck their post in Machhil sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
In a solemn ceremony at Badamibagh Cantonment, Lt Gen A K Bhatt, Corps Commander, Chinar Corps and all ranks paid homage to them, an army spokesman said.
He said the three valiant soldiers braved all odds with exemplary commitment and dedication to duty and made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the motherland.
"Late Hav Kamlesh Singh, Nk Balveer and Sep Rajendra were part of a patrol party which was serving in the formidable heights along the Line of Control and got swept away during an avalanche.

"Concerted efforts of Avalanche Rescue Team have led to the recovery of mortal remains of our comrades," he said.
Singh (39) had joined the Army in 1999 and hailed from Mahara Gujarwas village located in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district.

He is survived by his wife and three children, the spokesman said.
He said Balveer (31) hailed from Anjari village in Rajasthan's Bharatpur and had donned the uniform in 2003.
Rajendra (24) had joined the Army in 2012 and belonged to Maithna village of Rajasthan's Alwar district. He is survived by his wife, the spokesman said.
He said their mortal remains were flown for last rites to their native places where they would be laid to rest with full military honours.

The spokesperson said the Army stood in solidarity with the bereaved families of and remained committed to their dignity and well being, he said.