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Army jawan injured in Shopian encounter attains martyrdom


Date:- 18 May 2019


An Army jawan, who was injured in an encounter with terrorists in Shopian district, has succumbed, police said.
“The injured Army jawan Rohit Kumar Yadav has succumbed at the hospital and attained martyrdom,” a police spokesman said.
Yadav had suffered grievous injuries during a gun battle with three terrorists in Handew area of Shopian on Thursday. All the three ultras were killed.
The spokesman identified the slain terrorists as Yawar Ahmad Dar, Shakeel Ahmad Dar and Ishtiyaq Bhat. They were affiliated with proscribed terror outfit Hizbul Mujahideen.
Meanwhile, the Army paid floral tributes to Sepoy Rohit Kumar Yadav who was martyred during the encounter.
“In a solemn ceremony at BB Cantonment, Lt Gen K J S Dhillon, Chinar Corps Commander and all ranks paid homage to the martyr on behalf of a proud nation. In a show of solidarity, representatives from other security agencies also joined in to pay their last respects to the martyr,” an Army spokesperson said.
The mortal remains of the martyr were taken for the last rites to his native place, where he would be laid to rest with full military honours, the official said.
“In this hour of grief, the Army stands in solidarity with the bereaved family of the martyr and remains committed to their dignity and wellbeing,” the spokesperson added.

Courtesy:State Times,May 18,2019