Bodies of 9 soldiers likely to be brought to Delhi tomorrow

February 14, 2016 17:28

The bodies of nine Siachen bravehearts, who were buried alive in an avalanche that struck their post on the world's highest battlefield, are likely to be brought here tomorrow, if weather permits.

The weather at Khardung La remains extremely poor and all attempts to bring the mortal remains of the nine soldiers to Leh are being made, a senior Army official said.

If weather permits, the bodies will be brought to the national capital not before tomorrow, he said.

A wreath-laying ceremony is expected to be held here.

"Plan to further move the mortal remains to Bangalore, Chennai, Trivandrum, Madurai, Pune, Hyderabad, is in place," he said.

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