Homage paid to 2 jawans, 1 policeman killed in militant attack

Srinagar, Aug 18 (PTI) Homage were today paid to two armyjawans, who were killed in a militant ambush yesterday inBaramulla, with Srinagar-based Corps Commander Lt Gen SatishDua joining the other officers and men at a solemn ceremonyhere. A separate wreath-laying ceremony was held for Jammu andKashmir Police constable Pritpal Singh who was also killedalong with the two army jawans in the same ambush. Bodies of soldiers 29-year-old N K Shakti and 32-year-oldJoy Jit Ghosh, wrapped in tricolour, were brought to BadamiBagh cantonment here where the army paid befitting tributes tothem in a solemn ceremony, an army spokesman said. The two soldiers, along with a policeman, were killedwhen militants attacked their convoy at Khojabagh in Baramulladistrict in the wee hours of yesterday. Three soldiers and apoliceman were also injured in the attack and are undergoingtreatment. "Lt Gen Dua and all ranks paid homage to the nationalheroes on behalf of a proud nation," the spokesman said. He said Shakti, a passionate soldier from Chatra inJharkhhand, had joined army at the age of 18 years and was aperson who worked with his heart for whatever task given tohim. The deceased is survived by wife Khushboo and a six-year-old son. Shakti was a skilled hockey player, the spokesman said. Sepoy Ghosh had joined the army at the age of 20 yearsand had earned the respect as a warrior, the spokesman said. Hailing from 24 Parganas North, West Bengal, the deceasedis survived by wife Priyanka Ghosh and new born baby girl, hesaid. He was an ardent football player and had represented ArmyService Corps Central team. The spokesman said the mortal remains of the martyrswould be flown for last rites to their native places wherethey will be laid to rest with full military honours. Earlier, a memorial service was held at police lines forConstable Pritpal Singh last evening. Deputy Inspector General of police, north Kashmir, UttamChand led the police and civil officers in laying the floralwreaths on the body of the martyr. The deceased policeman is survived by wife, 70-year-oldmother, 19-year-old daughter and 25-year-old son, a policespokesman said. PTI MIJ TA AKKAKK