Source: ANI
Till his sad demise he had a sharp memory and at the age of 95 years, he had penned a book 'The memories of a Soldier'.
The mortal remains of the departed veteran were buried at Rajapur cemetery in true tradition of Indian Army where the dictum of "Once a Soldier Always a Soldier" runs deep.
To honour the departed veteran, wreath was laid by Brig AK Tripathi, Officiating Station Commander of Allahabad Military Cantonment. Wreaths were also laid by Col Veterans Allahabad Sub Area on behalf of COAS, Maj Roshan on behalf of GOC-in-C Central Command and Colonel of the Regiment of the ASSAM Regiment.
The solemn occasion reconfirmed the connect between Indian Army and its Veterans' fraternity till the last breath. The event is testimony to the fact that Army is always standing shoulder to shoulder with its veterans "Always and Everywhere".
The mortal remains of the departed veteran were buried at Rajapur cemetery in true tradition of Indian Army where the dictum of "Once a Soldier Always a Soldier" runs deep.
To honour the departed veteran, wreath was laid by Brig AK Tripathi, Officiating Station Commander of Allahabad Military Cantonment. Wreaths were also laid by Col Veterans Allahabad Sub Area on behalf of COAS, Maj Roshan on behalf of GOC-in-C Central Command and Colonel of the Regiment of the ASSAM Regiment.
The solemn occasion reconfirmed the connect between Indian Army and its Veterans' fraternity till the last breath. The event is testimony to the fact that Army is always standing shoulder to shoulder with its veterans "Always and Everywhere".
