Army pays floral tributes to 3 jawans killed in avalanche

February 03, 2018 19:05

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.

-- PTI

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