Watch | Siachen survivor Hanamanthappa’s village goes into mourning

The family of Siachen avalanche's lone survivor Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad was in deep shock after hearing the news of his death. His father broke down and his neighbours were seen offering support and condolences at this difficult time. Lance Naik Hanamanthappa, who survived for six days after being buried under a 25-feet avalanche, died at the RR Army Hospital in New Delhi on Thursday, leaving the nation in deep shock. Expressing grief over the tragic death, one of the villagers said the entire village was praying for him to come back, but nothing is big in front of god's desire.