Agniveer Soldier dies in Siachen: Fire and Fury Corps Mourns

Agniveer Soldier dies in Siachen: Fire and Fury Corps Mourns

Asif Iqbal | October 22, 2023 | 01:48 PM IST | Ladakh (Union Territory) | Follow on Google News

Agniveer Soldier dies in Siachen: Fire and Fury Corps Mourns

An Agniveer soldier, Gawate Akshay Laxman, tragically lost his life while serving on duty in the challenging terrain of Siachen, as announced by the Fire and Fury Corps, headquartered in Leh. This solemn news was conveyed on a Sunday, and it was met with deep condolences from Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande and all members of the armed forces.

Siachen, a glacier situated at an astonishing altitude of approximately 20,000 feet within the Karakoram range, is renowned as the world’s highest militarized zone. Here, soldiers grapple with extreme cold, frostbite, and fierce winds as they fulfill their duties.The precise circumstances surrounding Laxman’s passing are not yet available to the public.

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The Fire and Fury Corps expressed their sentiments with a profound quote: “Quartered in snow silent to remain, when the bugle calls they shall rise and march again.” This powerful message was shared on a date marked ‘X.

‘The entire Fire and Fury Corps, in unison, pays homage to the supreme sacrifice made by Agniveer (Operator) Gawate Akshay Laxman while bravely serving in the demanding heights of Siachen. They extend their heartfelt condolences to his grieving family during this difficult time.

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