Naik, who belonged to an agricultural family of the tribal hamlet, was posted along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir when the Pakistani army launched heavy artillery and mortar attacks.
Digital Desk: Indian Army soldier, Murali Naik (27) from Gorantla Mandal, Penukonda Assembly Constituency, Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh, was martyred during cross-border firing by the Pakistani forces along the Line of Control (LOC) on Thursday night.
Naik, who belonged to an agricultural family of the tribal hamlet, was posted along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir when the Pakistani army launched heavy artillery and mortar attacks.
He was critically injured following the attack. The efforts to airlift him to New Delhi for treatment were unsuccessful, and he succumbed to his injuries.
The deceased soldier's mortal remains will be reaching his place on May 10 morning for the final rites.
Taking to X, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday paid respects to Naik, extending his deepest condolences to the martyr's family members during this tough time.
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