Tearful farewell to Colonel M N Rai martyred in Kashmir

Colonel M N Rai, killed in a gun battle with militants in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, was on Thursday cremated with full military honours.

Army chief Gen Dalbir Singh placed a wreath as hundreds gathered to pay their last respects to the officer at the Delhi Cantonment.The 39-year-old brave officer was also given a gun salute. His pyre was lighted by the officer’s elder brother Col D N Rai, who is also from the Gorkha Rifles like his sibling.

Members of his regiment and Rashtriya Rifles unit were also present along with top officers from the army headquarters.

Colonel M N Rai lost his life fighting terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Tral on January 27, just a day after being awarded Yudh Seva Medal.


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