Agniveer Amritpal Singh Dies: Agniveer on Sentry Duty in Rajouri Sector Dies Due to Self-Inflicted Gunshot Injury; Indian Army Offers Condolences to Bereaved Family
"Accompanying Army personnel also attended the last rites. The cause of death was a self-inflicted injury; no guard of honour or military funeral was provided in accordance with the existing policy. Indian Army offers its deepest condolences to the bereaved family," Indian Army said.
The Indian Army on Saturday, October 14, said that Agniveer Amritpal Singh died while on sentry duty in Rajouri Sector due to a self-inflicted gunshot injury. The Army also said that a court of inquiry to ascertain more details is underway. As per news agency IANS, the Agniveer was killed due to a bullet injury along the Line of Control (LoC). The incident took place on Wednesday, October 11. Army officials said that the mortal remains of the deceased, accompanied by one Junior Commissioned Officer and four Other Ranks, were transported in a Civil Ambulance hired by the Unit of the Agniveer. "Accompanying Army personnel also attended the last rites. The cause of death was a self-inflicted injury; no guard of honour or military funeral was provided in accordance with the existing policy. Indian Army offers its deepest condolences to the bereaved family," Indian Army said. Jammu and Kashmir: Agniveer Dies Due to Bullet Injury Along LoC in Poonch, Investigation Underway.
'Death of Agniveer Amritpal Singh'
'Death of Agniveer Amritpal Singh on 11 October 23' In an unfortunate incident, Agniveer Amritpal Singh died while on sentry duty in Rajouri Sector, due to a self-inflicted gunshot injury. A Court of Inquiry to ascertain more details is in progress. Mortal remains of the… pic.twitter.com/AfqddRYjrS
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