The Army has appealed to the people of Haryana, which has been hit by Jat quota stir, to extend support in giving a "befitting farewell" to the brave son of the soil, 23-year-old Captain Pawan Kumar, who died while fighting terrorists in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Captain Kumar, an officer of the elite Para unit who hailed from Jind, was among two army personnel from elite Para unit, who lost their lives on Sunday in the fierce encounter with terrorists holed up inside a Government building in Pampore town.
"The Army appeals to the people of Haryana to extend their full support in giving a befitting farewell to this brave son of their soil," said the Defence spokesman of Northern Command.
The officer was an inspiring leader who in spite of being injured earlier in an anti-terrorist operation went on to volunteer for more operations.
The mortal remains of the brave soldier will be taken by air to Jind on Monday as the road traffic is disrupted due to violent protests by Jats, who are demanding quota in OBC category. The last rites with full military honours will be conducted by the army and State administration at his village on Monday, said the spokesman.