Ranchi, Feb. 12 -- A wreath-laying ceremony was held in Ranchi on Wednesday to honour Captain Karamjit Singh Bakshi, who lost his life in the line of duty in a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast at the Line of Control (LoC) in the Akhnoor sector.

Two soldiers lost their lives in a suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in the Laleali area of Akhnoor Sector on Tuesday, the Army said.

Senior officials, family members, and dignitaries gathered to pay their final respects to the fallen officer.

Jharkhand Governor Santosh Gangwar said, "The government is working proactively and Jharkhand is proud of the sacrifice made by Capt Karamjit Singh Bakshi. His sacrifice will not go in vain..."

Jharkhand Minister for Finan...