Srinagar, 17 Dec 2017 BB Cantt.: Army today paid homage to its comrade who made the supreme sacrifice fighting nature’s fury in Kashmir’s frontier sector of Naugam in Kupwara district on 11 Dec 2017. In a solemn ceremony at BB Cantt, Lt Gen JS Sandhu, Corps Commander, Chinar Corps and all ranks paid homage to the martyr on behalf of a proud nation. In a show of solidarity, officials and representatives from other security agencies also joined in paying their last respects to the martyr.
Late Sep Koushal Singh was part of an Operational Team which was serving in the formidable heights along the Line of Control and got swept away during a snow slide along with another soldier. Concerted efforts of the specially equipped Avalanche Rescue Teams, which have continued despite the inhospitable terrain and weather conditions, have led to the recovery of mortal remains of the martyr on 16 Dec 2017.
The young martyr Sep Koushal Singh was only 19 years old and had donned the uniform in 2016. He hailed from Village Batla Deonia of Samba district in J&K. He is survived by his parents and siblings.
The mortal remains of the martyr were flown for last rites to his native place, where he would be laid to rest with full military honours. In this hour of grief, the Army stands in solidarity with the bereaved family of the martyr and remains committed to their dignity and well being.