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Turtuk Sector avalanche: Body of missing soldier recovered from snow

India Blooms News Service | | Mar 26, 2016, at 11:18 pm

#Turtuk Sector avalanche # Body of missing soldier recovered # snow # Sunil Rai

Udhampur, J&K, Mar 26 (IBNS): The mortal remains of Rifleman Sunil Rai, who was buried under snow after an avalanche struck an army patrol on Friday in the Turtuk Sector was recovered by rescue teams on Saturday morning.

Lance Havildar Bhawan Tamang who was retrieved immediately after the avalanche had succumbed to his injuries on Friday.

The mortal remains of the soldiers are being evacuated from the area of the avalanche, after which, a wreath laying ceremony will be conducted to honour the martyrs.

Thereafter, they will be transported by air to their native places where they will be accorded funerals with full military honours.

Lance Havaldar Bhawan Tamang is survived by his wife, a six year old daughter and his parents, whereas Rifleman Sunil Rai is survived by his parents and two younger brothers.

Lt Gen DS Hooda, Army Commander, Northern Command has expressed his deep condolences to the families of the martyrs.

He said “.The Indian Army fraternity stands shoulder to shoulder with the bereaved families in their hour of grief."

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