President condoles army casualties in Kashmir avalanche

President Pranab Mukherjee today condoled the death of the army soldiers killed in avalanches in the Gurez sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
In his message to Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat, the President said: "I am sad to learn about the avalanche in Kashmir in which a number of army personnel lost their lives and some are reported missing.
"I understand rescue and relief operations are currently underway. I am sure that concerned army authorities and the state government are providing all possible aid to the bereaved families and medical assistance to the injured," Mukherjee said.
The President also asked Gen Rawat to convey his heartfelt condolences to the families of the soldiers. "My prayers for an early and speedy recovery of all injured personnel," he added.

14 soldiers have been killed after avalanches struck their post on Wednesday in Gurez sector of Kashmir.