Army pays tributes to soldiers

Srinagar, Jan 5: Senior officials from the Army, CRPF, and BSF paid tribute to four brave soldiers who laid down their lives in the line of duty during a tragic accident in S K Payeen, Bandipora district of north Kashmir on Saturday.

The soldiers, Havildar Hari Ram Rewar, Lance Havildar Pawan Kumar, Lance Naik Jitendra Kumar Yadav, and Lance Naik Nitish Kumar, who died in the accident, were remembered for their supreme sacrifice and unparalleled courage.

In a solemn wreath-laying ceremony held at the Chinar Corps headquarters in Srinagar, Lieutenant General Prashant Srivastava, General Officer Commanding (GOC), Chinar Corps, along with officials from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Border Security Force (BSF), led the tributes.

The Chinar Corps, known as the Chinar Warriors, saluted the valour of the martyrs and reaffirmed their commitment to preserving peace and security in Kashmir.

"In the Field of Glory, their Spirits Reside ~ Forever Young, Forever Our Guide.GOC, Chinar Corps, Chinar Warriors, CRPF & BSF officials paid homage to Havildar Hari Ram Rewar, Lance Havildar Pawan Kumar, Lance Naik Jitendr Kumar Yadav & Lance Naik Nitish Kumar, who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty at Bandipora on 04 Jan 2025.Chinar Warriors salute the valour and sacrifice of the brave hearts and express deep gratitude to our brothers from S K Payeen, District Bandipora for extending help in rescue and recovery. We stand in solidarity with the bereaved families & are committed to their well-being.#Kashmir@adgpi @NorthernComd_IA,” Chinar Corps- Indian Army said in a post X.