Chennai, Aug. 21 -- An Army Soldier, hailing from Kaniyakumari district of
Tamil Nadu, attained martyrdom while on duty.
A defence release today said the Army soldier Sepoy Vaikunth R, who was
serving with 7 MADRAS, made the supreme sacrifice while on active duty in
the operational area of Lailapur, Cachar (Assam) on August 19.
The mortal remains of Sepoy Vaikunth was expected to arrive at Chennai
airport today by Indigo flight at 2030 hrs.
The last rites will be performed at his native place in Kanyakumari, it said.
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