Guwahati: An Army jawan, identified as subedar AS Dhagale, was killed after being buried under the debris of a landslide on March 27, the defence PRO, Guwahati, informed on Sunday.
The jawan’s mortal remains were retrieved on Saturday, the PRO further said.
The deceased was a native of the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra.
He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
In a statement, the defence PRO, Guwahati, said, “The mortal remains of subedar A S Dhagale, who was trapped in the debris following a sudden landslide on March 27 in
Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang district, were retrieved on Saturday. “ It added, “Subedar A S Dhagale belonged to the district of Ratnagiri in Maharashtra. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.” Agencies