Nation pays homage to martyrs of Nagrota

Patriotism filled the air as senior army officers and state officials paid homage to the martyrs of Nagrota.

Leading the nation in paying homage was the Chief of Army Staff, General Dalbir Singh Suhag, who visited the Nagrota-based 16 Corps headquarters and was briefed about Tuesday’s terror attack in which seven officers and jawans were killed.

In a solemn ceremony at Jammu, General Suhag laid wreaths on the mortal remains of the bravehearts and paid rich tributes to the gallant officers and men of the White Knight Corps.

“As the entire nation salutes the martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice in yesterday’s terror attack in Nagrota, the Army gave a befitting farewell to its seven brave hearts today,” said Lieuteant Colonel Manish Mehta, defence spokesman at Jammu.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti also paid homage to the martyrs and expressed her grief over the tragic loss.