Addressing the media, Siddaramaiah highlighted the important role of soldiers, teachers and farmers in nation building. “The lives of soldiers who selflessly defend our nation, command the highest respect. It is heartbreaking that four brave soldiers from Karnataka lost their lives in this tragic accident in Poonch. I pray for their souls and stand in solidarity with their bereaved families,” he said. said
The Chief Minister assured the bereaved family that the state government would provide necessary support as per the existing policy.
The martyrs are Subedar Dayanand Tirkannawar of Belagavi in Karnataka, Constable Mahesh Nagappa of Bagalkot, Dhanraj Subhash of Chikkodi in Belagavi district and Anup Pujari of Kundapur in Udupi district.
The accident took place on Tuesday evening in Pir Panjal valley of Poonch district, when an army vehicle skidded off the road. Five soldiers were killed and five others were injured in the incident.
The sacrifice of those soldiers was honored with full military honours, with dignitaries and family members present at the ceremony, who mourned their loss while celebrating their bravery and devotion to the nation.