New Delhi, Oct 13 (PTI) Army Chief Gen. Bipin Rawat todaypaid tribute to Sepoy T K Reddy, who was killed in Pakistanifiring on forward areas along the Line of Control in Jammu andKashmir's Poonch district.
The Army held a wreath-laying ceremony at the Palam AirBase here, where Gen. Rawat and other top army officials paidhomage to the fallen soldier.
Gen. Rawat hailed Reddy for his supreme sacrifice forthe nation, a senior army official said.
Reddy, 21, belonged to Obulapuram village in AndhraPradesh's Prakasam district. He is survived by his mother.
"He had joined the army about two years ago," theofficial said.
During the firing, Defence Porter Mohd Zahir (22) alsodied after he suffered serious injuries.
Also, in a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at Rajouri inJammu and Kashmir, GoC of Ace of Spades Division and othermilitary dignitaries paid their respects.
Wreaths were also laid on behalf of the GOC-in-C NorthernCommand and GOC White Knight Corps.
"Sepoy T K Reddy was a brave and sincere soldier. Thenation will always remain indebted to him for the supremesacrifice and devotion to duty," a defence spokesman said inJammu. PTI MPB AB KNDTIR.
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