Gen Dalbir Singh Pays Homage to Martyr Naik Damodar Thapa, of Gorkha Rifles

Gen Dalbir Singh, COAS, paid tributes to the mortal remains of Naik Damodar Thapa, of Gorkha Rifles, who made the supreme sacrifice fighting the terrorists near Line of Control in Tanghdar sector of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district on 06 August 2014.

Chief of the Army Staff Gen Dalbir Singh Pays His Tribute to Saheed Nk. Damodar Thapa
Chief of the Army Staff Gen Dalbir Singh Pays His Tribute to Saheed Nk. Damodar Thapa
Martyr Naik Damodar Thapa of 3/1 Gorkha Rifles
Martyr Naik Damodar Thapa of 3/1 Gorkha Rifles
Army had launched an operation in search of a group of terrorists on 05 Aug. Naik Damodar was leading his section during the search operation when contact with the terrorists was established. Heavy exchange of fire ensued in which Naik Damodar attained martyrdom. Three terrorists have been killed in the ongoing operation.

A wreath laying ceremony took place on 08 Aug 2014 at 5.30 pm at Delhi. Many senior serving Army officers also attended the ceremony to pay their homage.

Col Rohan Anand, SM PRO (Army)

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