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The body of Mudavath Murali Naik, a soldier martyred during 'Operation Sindoor', reached his home here in the Sri Sathyasai district late on Friday, an official press release stated.Naik (23), an Agniveer from the Kalli Thanda village of Gorantla mandal, died around 2 am Friday at a reserve area in Jammu and Kashmir during an exchange of fire as part of 'Operation Sindoor'.

"The mortal remains of Agniveer Murali Naik reached Kalli Thanda village through Gummayyagaripalli Cross in Gorantla mandal of Penukonda constituency," press release said.

Naik's body first arrived at the Bengaluru Airport, where Penukonda MLA and BC Welfare ...