Key Takeaways
- Naik (Gunner) Dilawar Khan, an Indian Army soldier from Una district’s Bangana sub-division, was martyred in a terrorist encounter near Srinagar.
- The state cabinet, including Kutlehar MLA Vivek Sharma, has expressed deep condolences over the martyrdom of this brave soldier.
- Naik (Gunner) Dilawar Khan’s funeral would be held with full state honours in his native village, Gharwasda, on Thursday, July 25.
Shimla: Naik (Gunner) Dilawar Khan, a brave Indian Army soldier from Una district‘s Bangana sub-division, made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of the nation during an encounter with terrorists near Srinagar on Wednesday morning.
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri have extended their heartfelt condolences to the grieving family members.
The Chief Minister described this as a moment of profound sorrow for the people of the state, having lost a brave soldier in the fight against terrorism. He assured that Dilawar Khan’s supreme sacrifice would not go in vain.
Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, in his condolence message, stated that Dilawar Khan’s martyrdom has sent shockwaves throughout the district.
He valiantly fought against terrorists to ensure the safety of his countrymen. Both the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister have prayed for the peace of the departed soul and for the family to find the strength to bear this irreparable loss.
The body of 28-year-old Dilawar Khan, a resident of Gharwasda in Bangana, would be brought to his native village on Thursday, July 25, at around 2 pm.
According to Deputy Director Sainik Welfare S. Kalia, Dilawar Khan’s funeral would be held with full state honours in his native village, Gharwasda, on Thursday, July 25.
Dilawar Khan was born in March 1996 and enlisted in the army on December 20, 2014.
The state cabinet, including Kutlehar MLA Vivek Sharma, has expressed deep condolences over the martyrdom of this brave soldier.”
