Mangalore: Mortal Remains of Soldier Krishnappa Gowda Brough to City

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (PS)

Update

Mangalore, Aug 15: The mortal remains of 30-year-old Krishnappa Gowda, a non-commissioned officer of the Indian military ASP battalion who was killed in an attack by Pakistan at the border, were brought to the city on Wednesday August 15.

The body was received at the airport, where district officials paid their last respects.

At Beltangady

The soldiers of Madras Regiment Territorial Army from Kannur carried the body and also accorded the guard of honour.

Speaking to reporters Krishnappa's uncle Shyamsunder lamented that none of the MLAs of the district or the tahsildar had come to console the family.

Later, district incharge minister C T Ravi said that the district administration had not been informed of Krishnappa's death, and hence none of the officials could pay a personal visit to the family. He spoke to Shyamsunder at the spot.

He assured that compensation will be given to the family both from the army and the government.

SP Abhishek Goyal said that the actual reason for Krishnappa's death will be ascertained after the post mortem.

The body was taken to Beltangady later on.

DC Dr N Channappa Gowda, ZP CEO Dr Vijay Prakash, legislative assembly deputy speaker Yogish Bhat and others were present.

Earlier News

Pakistan Attack Kills Young Soldier from Beltangady

Daijiworld Media Network - Beltangady

Beltangady, Aug 15 : 30-year-old Krishnappa Gowda, a non-commissioned officer of the Indian military ASP battalion, has been reported killed by Pakistan attack on the early hours of August 13 at Jammu-Punjab border Ferozepur.

Hailing from Beltangady, Krisnhappa was the son of Channa Gowda.

It is reported that Gowda was on duty doing his night round. He went missing during the night and his absence was discoverd by his fellow militarymen in the morning hours.

On searching, Gowda's dead body was found. It is suspected that he was shot by Pakistan soldiers near the border using silent ammunition.

Having served the Indian Military for the last 11 years, Gowda was promoted as a non-commissioned officer recently. He got married just two months back. After a month-long holiday he returned to duty a few days ago.

His wife Latha is a lecturer in SKF Industrial Centre, Moodbidri.

On Independence Day, Gowda's mortal remains are expected to reach Beltangady.