IN PICS | Rajouri encounter martyr: Hundreds pour in to pay last respects to slain Captain Pranjal

Captain Pranjal succumbed to his injuries during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district.

Bengaluru had a somber atmosphere on Saturday as hundreds of people gathered to bid adieu to the brave Captain M V Pranjal. (Photo | Shashidhar Byrappa) 

Martyred Captain MV Pranjal (center) with his parents (Photo | Special Arrangement)

Captain Pranjal succumbed to his injuries during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on 22 November 2023. He was 29. (Photo | Shashidhar Byrappa)

After a wreath-laying ceremony, Pranjal was accorded a guard of honour, with a gun salute by 30 personnel from the Karnataka State Police and the Indian Army on Saturday morning. (Photo | Shashidhar Byrappa)

His mortal remains were then taken in a procession to a crematorium, from his residence in Anekal taluk to Kudlu Gate for the last rites. (Photo | Shashidhar Byrappa)

Captain Pranjal, who served in the 63 Rashtriya Rifles is survived by his wife, Aditi, and parents who displayed bravery while performing the final rites for the martyr. (Photo | Shashidhar Byrappa)

Pranjal’s mortal remains were flown to Bengaluru on Friday night to Hindustan Aeronautical Limited (HAL) airport, where Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Governor Thawarchand Gehlot, and other politicians paid their last respects. (Photo | Shashidhar Byrappa)