Martyrdom of another Agniveer…, martyrdom took place in Siachen, Army said – Salute to the sacrifice of Akshay

Lakhs of soldiers are deployed on the borders to protect the country. One of these soldiers, Agniveer, sacrificed his life today while protecting the country. Agniveer (operator) Gavate Akshay Laxman, posted in Siachen Glacier in Ladakh, has been martyred. Akshay is the first Agniveer who was martyred during the operation.

Standing strongly with the bereaved family – Indian Army

On the martyrdom of Agniveer (Operator) Gavate Akshay Laxman, the Indian Army has written in a condolence message on social media post that we stand strongly with the bereaved family in this hour of grief. However, the reason for Akshay’s martyrdom has not been revealed.

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General Manoj Pandey paid tribute

Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Pandey and officers of all ranks of the Indian Army have paid tribute to Agniveer Gavate Akshay Laxman, who was martyred while performing duty at the inaccessible heights of Siachen.

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An Agniveer had committed suicide on October 11

Let us tell you that earlier on October 11, Agniveer Amritpal Singh had committed suicide while on sentry duty in Poonch sector. The Army did not give a guard of honor to Amritpal, because in such cases there is no right to a military funeral. The Army had said that every year about 140 soldiers lose their lives due to suicide or injuries. In such a situation, guard of honor is not given by the army.

Siachen is the highest altitude war area

Let us tell you that Siachen Glacier is the highest altitude war area in the world. Siachen is near the India-Pakistan Line of Control. This glacier is the largest glacier in India and the second largest glacier in the world.