Army on Sunday paid tributes to Havildar Gokaran Singh and Naik Shankar Singh Merha, who were killed in firing from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Rampur sector of Baramulla on May 1.
In a solemn ceremony at BB Cantt, Lt Gen BS Raju, ChinarCorps Commander and all ranks paid homage to the slain.
A statement said the duo was manning a forward post at theLoC and sustained injuries during the unprovoked ceasefire violation byPakistan.
“The soldiers were provided immediate first aid andevacuated to the nearest medical facility, but succumbed to their injuries,”said the statement. “Their mortal remains were taken for last rites to theirnative place, where they would be laid to rest with full military honours. Inthis hour of grief, army stands in solidarity with the bereaved families andremains committed to their dignity and wellbeing.”