leaders of various political parties paid tribute to martyr Jagesh, whose mortal remains was brought to Indore airport on Friday afternoon. A large crowd of people including leaders of various political parties and mediapersons had gathered at Indore airport to have a glimpse of the mortal remains of martyr Jagesh. As the body of martyr Jagesh Dhakad (28), son of Kedarsingh Dhakad was brought down from the Indian Air Force plane, local leaders cutting across party lines paid rich floral tribute to him. From Indore, mortal remains of martyr Jagesh was taken to his native place at Barotha village of Dewas district by road, where his body would be consigned to flames on Saturday with full State honour.
Martyr Jagesh attained martyrhood while battling terrorists in Baramula district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. According to report, martyr Jagesh Singh's brother Suresh Singh is also in the Indian Army for the past 14 years. Apparently inspired by his elder brother, Jagesh after completing his 12th standard examination had joined the Indian Army 10 years back. He had been posted to Gulmarg in Srinagar only two-and-a-half years back. Martyr Jagesh Singh is survived by his wife Monabai, a three-year-old daughter and a six-month-old son.