Floral tributes were today paid to the mortal remains of Sepoy Bhaskara Rao Yalla, who died while on duty in Rajasthan last week.
The Armyman's body was brought here in a plane from Delhi and kept at the Naval Air Station 'INS Dega'.
Yalla, who was serving in 6 Madras Regiment, lost his life owing to "battle accident" during an operational recce at Jaisalmer district on September 13, according to a release here today.
Full state honours were given to the mortal remains of the Jawan at 'INS Dega'. A floral wreath was placed as a mark of respect to the deceased with a ceremonial guard of the Navy in attendance.
Yalla's funeral will be held at his native village Chintada in Srikakulam district.
