Himachal Soldier Killed In Encounter In Kashmir
Naik (Gunner) Dilawar Khan, a brave Indian Army soldier from Una district’s Bangana sub-division, made the ultimate sacrifice during an encounter with terrorists near Srinagar on Wednesday morning.
The body of the 28-year-old soldier, a resident of Gharwasda in Bangana, will 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 will be held with full state honors in Gharwasda on the same day.
Born in March 1996, Dilawar Khan 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.
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri extended their heartfelt condolences to the grieving family. 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 prayed for the peace of the departed soul and for the family to find the strength to bear this irreparable loss.
