Srinagar, Oct 28: Army on Friday paid tributes to rifleman Kulbhushan Manta who was killed in an encounter in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district yesterday.
The operation, as per the army, was launched on Wednesday during which one terrorist was apprehended alive.
“Late Rifleman Kulbushan Manta had suffered gunshot wound and was evacuated by helicopter to 92 Base Hospital, Srinagar. The braveheart breathed his last at 1Hailing from a village in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, Manta (27) had joined the Army in 2014. He is survived by his wife.
“The mortal remains of Late Rifleman Kulbushan Manta are being taken for last rites to his native place where he would be laid to rest with full military honours,” the spokesperson added.2.30 pm on Thursday,” the spokesperson said.