Ladakh accident: Soldier cremated with military honours in Faridkot

A JCO, besides eight soldiers, died in the tragic road accident when their army truck, part of a five-vehicle convoy, veered off the road and plunged into a gorge on August 19, 7 km short of Kiari in Leh district

Naib subedar Ramesh Lal (41), who was killed in a road accident along with eight other soldiers in a road accident in Ladakh, was cremated with military honours at his native Sarsiri village in Faridkot district on Monday.

Naib subedar Ramesh Lal (41) (File photo)

A JCO, besides eight soldiers, died in the tragic road accident when their army truck, part of a five-vehicle convoy, veered off the road and plunged into a gorge on August 19, 7 km short of Kiari in Leh district.

Gun salute was given at the funeral and flower petals were showered upon the body. A large number of locals had gathered to bid adieu to the soldier. Ramesh is survived by his wife and two children. He had joined the force around 24 years ago.