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. UNI GV 1755

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