Srinagar: Army on Sunday paid tributes to Rifleman Lokendra Singh who was killed in a lightning strike on June 10 at a forward post along the Line of Control in Baramulla district.
In a solemn ceremony at BB Cantt., Lt Gen ADS Aujla, Corps Commander and all ranks of Chinar Corps paid homage to the soldier on behalf of the nation, a defence spokesman said.
Late Rifleman Lokendra Singh was deployed at a forward post along the LoC in Gulmarg Sector. On June 10, at around 10.15 PM “while he was observing the enemy from a surveillance post in inclement weather, he was struck by lightning and got grievously injured. He was immediately provided first aid at the post and later evacuated to the nearest medical facility, where he was declared dead,” defence spokesman said in a statement.
Lokendra Singh was 30-years-old and joined the Army in 2011. He belonged to Village Bhadrauli of Bah Tehsil, Agra District in Uttar Pradesh and is survived by his wife and two children.
His mortal remains are being taken for last rites to his native place, where he would be laid to rest with full military honours, the statement said.
