Tribune News Service

New Delhi, July 24

Sepoy Kamal Dev Vaidya lost his life in an accidental mine blast while on an operational duty at Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch district in J&K on Friday night.

While moving during the duty, Sepoy Vaidya was critically injured in the accidental blast. He was immediately evacuated to the nearest medical facility where he succumbed to his injuries.

Sepoy Vaidya, aged 27, belonged to Hamirpur district in Himachal.

He is survived by mother Vanita Devi.