Last rites of slain Army soldier performed in Rajasthan

The last rites of Army soldier Rakesh Kumar, who was killed in an IED blast in Arunachal Pradesh, were performed with full state honours here today.

Kumar, who was Lance Naik, was killed two days ago, defence officials said, adding that his body was flown to the Nal airport by a special aircraft last night.

Government representatives, officials from the Army, district administration and police paid their tributes to Kumar, who was supposed to retire this month.