Thousands of people paid their last respects to martyred soldier Pradeep Patel.
Highlights
Chief Minister Mohan paid tribute at the airport, the body of the martyred soldier was taken to Hardua village, huge crowd attended the last rites with state honors
Naiduniya representative, Katni. The body of Army Jawan Pradeep Patel, who died in an accident in Sikkim, reached his native village Hardua Kala Vijayraghavgarh. Where thousands of people from the area had gathered since morning to have his last glimpse. The body was brought to Khajuraho by a special Army plane. Where Chief Minister Mohan Yadav paid tribute to the Jawan.
Crowd gathered in the village
After this, the body was brought to Hardua by road in an army vehicle. As soon as the body arrived there, the eyes of thousands of people became moist. District in-charge minister Uday Pratap Singh, MP and BJP state president VD Sharma, MLA Sanjay Pathak and district officials were present to bid farewell to the soldier. The soldier will be cremated with state honors shortly.
Announcement of giving one crore to one family
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav paid tribute to the martyred soldier at Khajuraho Airport. The CM has announced a financial assistance of Rs 1 crore to the family of the soldier.