Dinesh Thakur, a local resident, who was serving as a constable in the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in terror-hit Jammu and Kashmir was buried under avalanche while maintaining law and order in the state.
Media reports in Jammu and Kashmir, quoting police sources, said Thakur’s body was recovered on Sunday in Ramban district of the state.
Dinesh was native of village Pairi under Gunderdehi Police Station area of Balod District.
Superintendent of Police Balod, M.L. Kotwani said Thakur was reportedly found dead buried under an avalanche while performing duty in J&K.
His mortal remains would be brought to the state capital through a regular Indigo flight on Tuesday morning, he informed.
After arrival of his mortal remains to the state capital, it would be taken to the SSB headquarters in Bhilai, where homage would be paid to the departed soul, the official added. Thereafter, the mortal remains would be taken to his native village Pairi where funeral would be performed in late afternoon, he added.